Linear Technology Corporation · Milpitas, CA United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): LLTC)

Linear Technology's chips keep real-world information right in line. The company's linear integrated circuits (ICs) transform analog signals -- which convey information about real-world phenomena such as temperature, pressure, sound, or speed -- into digital form so they can be used by electronic devices. The company also makes linear devices that control power and regulate voltage in electronic systems. Its products are found in a wide variety of equipment, including cable modems, cellular phones, disk drives, radar systems, satellites, and scientific and industrial instruments. Customers in the US provide around one-third of sales. To read the full description, subscribe now.