National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor, also known as National, was an American semiconductor manufacturer that operated from 1959 to 2011. The company was headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and played a significant role in the development of integrated circuits (ICs) and related technologies.
National Semiconductor was founded by Dr. Bernard J. Rothlein and a group of scientists and engineers. Initially, the company focused on the production of transistors and other discrete semiconductor devices. In the 1960s, National Semiconductor expanded into integrated circuits, becoming one of the pioneers in this field.
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During the 1970s and 1980s, National Semiconductor experienced rapid growth and became one of the major semiconductor companies. However, in the 1990s, the company faced financial challenges and underwent restructuring. In the early 2000s, National Semiconductor shifted its focus towards analog and power management technologies, specializing in high-performance analog ICs.
