GE Ventures, Microsemi and Corning Partner to Launch Menlo Micro and Next Generation of Electronic Switching

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, GE Ventures announced the launch of Menlo Micro, a new spinout from GE’s Global Research Center, which has re-invented one of the most fundamental building blocks of electronic systems – the electronic switch. The company’s disruptive Digital-Micro-Switch platform is strongly positioned to enable end products serving multiple industry verticals – including today’s mobile communications networks to future next generation 5G mobile networks and industrial IoT markets. Menlo Micro is also backed by strategic investments from semiconductor solutions provider – Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), materials science powerhouse - Corning, as well as Paladin Capital Group, who combined with GE Ventures, are investing $18.7 million in Menlo Micro.