Founded in 1996, DCT is a UK-based company that specializes in developing semiconductor IP, integrated circuits, and software solutions. It has received recognition for its innovative embedded Java CPU, Lightfoot, and has secured funding from global venture capital investor MTI. DCT has offices in California and Taiwan and is currently working on LF v3, a new version of its Lightfoot architecture that will enhance performance for resource-limited embedded applications. The company provides specialized IP support and development tools for phone and home multimedia applications, with a focus on enabling code density and simplifying Java applications for the embedded space. DCT's products are used in wireless mobile handsets and video processor ICs.