Microcomputer Associates, Inc., was an American computer company founded by Manny Lemas and Ray Holt. It produced the low-cost Jolt Microcomputer, released in 1975. It was later acquired by semiconductor manufacturer Synertek, a second source manufacturer of the 6502, and renamed Synertek Systems. It then created the SYM-1, a 6502-based single board microcomputer and successor to the KIM-1. Holt designed the JOLT microcomputer. In 1978 the company offered a number of processor and peripheral modules. References 1975 establishments in California 1978 disestablishments in California 1978 mergers and acquisitions American companies established in 1975 American companies disestablished in 1978 Companies based in Santa Clara, California Computer companies established in 1975 Computer companies disestablished in 1978 Defunct companies based in California Defunct computer companies of the United States Defunct computer hardware companies Early microcomputers