Analog Devices Inc. founded in 1965 is a recognized global leader in data conversion and signal processing technologies, focusing on solving engineering challenges related to signal processing in electronic devices.
With outstanding detection, measurement, power, connection and interpretation technology, build intelligent bridges between the real and digital worlds, thereby helping customers to re-understand the world around them.
Analog Devices develops, produces, and sells high-performance analog-digital and mixed-signal ICs for various types of signal processing. Currently, it is a leader in precision high-performance ICs for analog and digital signal processing.
Key products include：
Data converters, amplifiers and linear products, radio frequency (RF) ICs, power management products, sensors based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, other types of sensors, and signal processing products, including DSPs and other processors.
Acquisitions
Analog Devices Inc. has made many acquisitions over the years to expand their product portfolio and offer its customers an ever-growing range of high-performance integrated circuits and systems.
The company’s most recent and largest acquisition is the semiconductor business of Maxim Integrated in 2020, for $20.91 billion. The acquisition of Maxim’s analog and power management products will increase Analog Device’s commitment to their industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. The combination of the two companies will create a comprehensive portfolio of analog, sensor, and power technology solutions, allowing Analog Devices Inc. to better serve its customers with even higher-performance products and more efficient designs.
In 2017, Analog Devices Inc. acquired Linear Technology Corporation and established itself as one of the world’s most comprehensive and innovative high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor companies. Additionally, over the years the company has made numerous smaller acquisitions in an effort to stay competitive such as Hittite Microwave Corporation, acquired in 2015; Symetrix Corporation, acquired in 2015; the RF components division of Cambridge Silicon Radio, acquired in 2016; and Quantance, Inc. acquired in 2017.
With a comprehensive product portfolio including processing and DSP, video, RF, interface, analog, as well as mixed signal solutions, Analog Devices Inc. is well-positioned to deliver high-performance solutions for customers in a multitude of industries.
