Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a multinational semiconductor company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States. Founded in 1969, AMD is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "AMD". The company designs and manufactures computer processors, graphics processing units (GPUs), and other related technologies for business and consumer markets. AMD's products are used in a wide range of devices, including personal computers, servers, gaming consoles, and embedded systems. The company employs approximately 25,200 people worldwide and has a revenue of $16.4 billion in 2021.