Linear Technology Corporation was an American semiconductor company that designed, manufactured, and marketed high-performance analog integrated circuits. The company's products were essential in bridging the gap between the analog world and digital electronics in various sectors such as telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products, notebook and desktop computers, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems.

Linear Technology Corporation was founded in 1981 by Robert H. Swanson, Jr. and Robert C. Dobkin. The company operated independently until July 2016, when Analog Devices agreed to acquire Linear Technology for $14.8 billion. The acquisition was finalized on March 10, 2017. Following the acquisition, the Linear name continues as the 'Power by Linear' brand, marketing the combined power management portfolios of Linear Technology and Analog Devices.

Linear Technology was renowned for its high-performance analog integrated circuits. The company's core competencies included power management, data conversion, signal conditioning, radio frequency (RF) and interface integrated circuits, as well as specialized products like µModule subsystems and wireless sensor network products. Their products were known for their reliability, high performance, and long life cycles.

Linear Technology was a member of the S&P 500 and was recognized as a leading provider of high-performance analog integrated circuits. After its acquisition by Analog Devices, the combined entity became the premier global high-performance analog industry leader, offering an unrivaled innovation capability to bring reliable and industry-leading products to market faster.

The company's product catalog was extensive, with over 7,500 products as of August 2010. This included products such as analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, switching regulators, linear regulators, battery management ICs, LED drivers, and various interface and RF products. For a detailed catalog, one could refer to the archived Linear Technology website or current Analog Devices product listings.

Linear Technology's products were used by major companies worldwide across various industries, including telecommunications, networking, industrial, automotive, computer, medical, instrumentation, consumer, and military and aerospace systems. However, specific client names are not explicitly listed in the available sources.

Linear Technology is now a part of Analog Devices Inc. following the acquisition in 2017. The combined entity operates under the name Analog Devices, with the 'Power by Linear' brand continuing to market the combined power management portfolios.

Before the acquisition, Linear Technology's corporate headquarters were located in Milpitas, California. The company had design centers in various locations in the United States and internationally in Munich and Singapore. For current contact information, one would need to refer to Analog Devices' official contacts, as Linear Technology is no longer an independent entity.[p>

The official website for Linear Technology is now redirected to Analog Devices. Here is the link to Analog Devices' official website:

Analog Devices Official Website