Linear Technology Corp

Linear Technology Corp

Linear Technology Corporation, commonly referred to as Linear Tech or simply LTC, was an American semiconductor company that specialized in the design, manufacture, and marketing of high-performance analog integrated circuits (ICs). The company was founded in 1981 by Robert H. Swanson Jr. and Robert C. Dobkin and was headquartered in Milpitas, California.

Linear Technology focused on developing analog ICs that provided precise and reliable performance for a wide range of applications. Their product portfolio included operational amplifiers (op-amps), voltage regulators, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), power management ICs, and more.

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The company earned a reputation for its high-quality products and innovation in analog design. Linear Technology’s ICs were known for their low noise, low power consumption, high accuracy, and robustness. These characteristics made their products suitable for various industries, including automotive, communications, industrial, healthcare, and consumer electronics.