Transmeta Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in the development and licensing of computing, microprocessor, and semiconductor technologies, and related intellectual property in Japan and internationally. It designs, develops, and sells x86-compatible software-based microprocessors for computing platforms. The company also provides designing and engineering services to other companies. In addition, it focuses on developing and licensing power management technologies for controlling leakage and increasing power efficiency in semiconductor and computing devices; and in licensing its computing and microprocessor technologies to other companies. Transmeta offers its services to semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers through distributors, and stocking and manufacturers representatives. It has licensing agreements with Sony Group, NEC Electronics, Fujitsu Limited, Toshiba Corporation, and Microsoft Corporation. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.