Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), also known simply as Analog, is an American multinational semiconductor company specializing in data conversion, signal processing, and power management technology, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.[2][3]
This article is about the semiconductor company. For the general concept, see Analog device.Company type
- Nasdaq: ADI
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1965 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Ray Stata
- Matthew Lorber
Semiconductors
US$12.30 billion (2023)
US$3.82 billion (2023)
US$2.75 billion (2022)
US$50.30 billion (2022)
US$36.47 billion (2022)
24,450 (Oct 2022)
The company manufactures analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs) used in electronic equipment.[4][5] These technologies are used to convert, condition and process real-world phenomena, such as light, sound, temperature, motion, and pressure into electrical signals.[6]
Analog Devices has approximately 100,000 customers[7] in the following industries: communications, computer, instrumentation, military/aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics applications.[8]
History[edit]
The company was founded by two MIT graduates, Ray Stata and Matthew Lorber in 1965.[9] The same year, the company released its first product, the model 101 op amp,[10] which was a hockey-puck sized module used in test and measurement equipment.[11] In 1967, the company published the first issue of its technical magazine, Analog Dialogue.[12]
In 1969, Analog Devices filed an initial public offering[13] and became a publicly traded company. Ten years later, the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.[14]
In 1973, the company was the first to launch laser trim wafers and the first CMOS digital-to-analog converter.[10] By 1996, the company reported over $1 billion in company revenue.[15] That same year, Jerald Fishman was named president and CEO, a position he held until his death in 2013 (see below).[16][17]
In 2000, Analog Devices's sales grew by over 75% to $2.578 Billion and the company acquired five companies including BCO Technologies PLC, a manufacturer of thick film semiconductors, for $150 million.[15][18]
In January 2008, ON Semiconductor completed the acquisition of the CPU Voltage and PC Thermal Monitoring Business from Analog Devices., for $184 million.
By 2004, Analog Devices had a customer base of 60,000 and its portfolio included over 10,000 products.[15]
In 2012, the company led the worldwide data converter market with a 48.5% share, according to analyst firm Databeans.[19] Also, the company moved its listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq effective April 2, 2012.[20]
In July 2016, Analog and Linear Technology agreed that Analog would acquire Linear in an approximately $14.8 billion cash and stock deal.[21][22]
In July 2020, Analog agreed to acquire Maxim Integrated in an all stock deal that values the combined company at $68 billion.[23]
Locations[edit]
Analog Devices is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, with regional headquarters
located in Shanghai, China; Munich, Germany; Limerick, Ireland; and Tokyo, Japan.
[24]
Analog Devices has fabrication plants located in the United States and in Ireland. The company's testing facilities are located in General Trias, Philippines; Chonburi, Thailand; and Penang, Malaysia.[25]
Design centers are located in Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, England, Germany, India,
Japan, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey.[24]
Markets[edit]
Healthcare[edit]
Analog Devices sells linear, mixed-signal, MEMS and digital signal processing technologies for medical imaging, patient monitoring, medical instrumentation and home healthcare.[77] The company's precision signal-processing components and Blackfin digital signal processors are included in Karmelsonix's Wholter, an overnight pulmonary monitor, and the Wheezometer, a personal asthmatic assessment device.[78] Accelerometers produced by Analog Devices are included in ZOLL Medical's PocketCPR, which measures the depth of chest compressions and provides audible and visual feedback to a rescuer to allow adjustment to proper depth and to the correct rate of compression.[78]
Automotive[edit]
Analog Devices develops components for safety systems, such as stability control systems and driver assistance systems, infotainment and interior applications.[79] Powertrain systems in hybrid and electric vehicles use high-precision data conversion products in battery monitoring and control systems.
Consumer[edit]
Analog Devices has technology for consumer electronics, which includes signal processing circuits for image processing, auto focus, and image stabilization for digital still cameras and camcorders, audio and video processors for home theater systems,[83] DVD recorders, and high-definition televisions and advanced touch screen controllers for portable media devices.[82]
Analog Dialogue[edit]
In 1967, Analog Devices first published Analog Dialogue.[84] Dan Sheingold took the position of editor two years later, which he held for over four decades.[85][86] The current editor is Bernhard Siegel.[86] It is currently the longest-running in-house publication in the electronics industry.[87]
Analog Dialogue is a forum for the exchange of circuits, systems, and software for real-world signal processing and is the technical magazine published by Analog Devices.[87] It discusses products, applications, technology, and techniques for analog, digital, and mixed-signal processing. Analog Dialogue is published monthly on the Web. The featured technical articles are also compiled in quarterly print editions.
Communities[edit]
Community[edit]
In 2009, Analog Devices announced EngineerZone, an online technical support community.[88] EngineerZone was launched so the design engineering community (customers, prospects, partners, employees and students) can ask questions, share knowledge and search for answers to their questions in an open forum.[88] EngineerZone currently hosts over 100 English forums to discuss ADI products and share projects with other engineers. Members are encouraged to self-serve by searching their rich knowledge base of FAQs and to respond to fellow member's threads. EZ China is also available for members seeking support in simplified Chinese.
Resources[edit]
Analog Devices offers reference circuits through its Circuits from the Lab program. These circuits are engineered and tested for quick system integration to help solve design challenges ranging from common to complex. Reference circuits are smaller, modular designs that are more broadly applicable than application-specific reference designs.
Each reference circuit is documented with test data, theory of operation, and component selection decision criteria. In addition, reference circuits are tailored to meet real-world system integration needs and may also include board layout schematics, CAD tools models, device drivers, and evaluation hardware.[89]
