Linear Technology Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1981

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 4,923

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 2

Linear Technology General Information

Description

Manufacturer and designer of integrated circuits designed to solve tough engineering challenges. The company creates analog, mixed-signal and DSP digital signal processing integrated circuits to bridge the analog world and digital electronics in communications, networking, industrial, automotive, computer, medical, instrumentation, military, and aerospace systems.

Contact Information

Website
www.linear.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1630 McCarthy Boulevard
  • Milpitas, CA 95035
  • United States
+1 (408)
Primary Industry
General Purpose Semiconductors
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 1630 McCarthy Boulevard
  • Milpitas, CA 95035
  • United States
+1 (408)

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Linear Technology Valuation & Funding

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Linear Technology Comparisons

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Manufacturer and designer of integrated circuits designed to solve tough engineering challenges. The company creates ana
General Purpose Semiconductors
Milpitas, CA
4,923 As of 2016

Plano, TX
 

San Jose, CA
 
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Linear Technology Competitors (30)

One of Linear Technology’s 30 competitors is Diodes, a Corporation company based in Plano, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Diodes Corporation Plano, TX
Power Integrations Private Equity-Backed San Jose, CA
Skyworks Solutions Corporation Irvine, CA
Microchip Technology Formerly PE-Backed Chandler, AZ
MACOM Technology Solutions Formerly PE-Backed Lowell, MA
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Linear Technology Patents

Linear Technology Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-10794761-B2 Logarithmic scale analog to digital converter for wide dynamic range avalanche photodiode current companding Active 09-Nov-2018
JP-2020078078-A Logarithmic scale analog to digital converter for wide dynamic range avalanche photodiode current companding Active 09-Nov-2018
US-10594367-B1 Power over data lines system with accurate and simplified cable resistance sensing Active 07-Nov-2018
US-10652035-B1 Simultaneous power injection in power over ethernet system Active 01-Nov-2018
US-20200145237-A1 Simultaneous power injection in power over ethernet system Active 01-Nov-2018 H04L12/10
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Linear Technology Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Linear Technology Investments & Acquisitions (2)

Linear Technology’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Dust Networks for . The deal was made on 20-Dec-2011.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Dust Networks 20-Dec-2011 Merger/Acquisition Wireless Communications Equipment
PortalPlayer 01-May-2002 Later Stage VC Application Specific Semiconductors
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Linear Technology Exits (1)

Linear Technology’s most recent exit was on 01-May-2002 from PortalPlayer. The exit was categorized as with 8 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
PortalPlayer 01-May-2002 Completed
  • 8 buyers
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Linear Technology FAQs

  • When was Linear Technology founded?

    Linear Technology was founded in 1981.

  • Where is Linear Technology headquartered?

    Linear Technology is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

  • What is the size of Linear Technology?

    Linear Technology has 4,923 total employees.

  • What industry is Linear Technology in?

    Linear Technology’s primary industry is General Purpose Semiconductors.

  • Is Linear Technology a private or public company?

    Linear Technology is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Linear Technology?

    The current valuation of Linear Technology is .

  • What is Linear Technology’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Linear Technology is .

  • How much funding has Linear Technology raised over time?

    Linear Technology has raised $38.2M.

  • Who are Linear Technology’s investors?

    Berkeley VC International, Cercano Management, Charter Venture Capital, Cornerstone Equity Investors, and Kleiner Perkins are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Linear Technology.

  • Who are Linear Technology’s competitors?

    Diodes, Power Integrations, Skyworks Solutions, Microchip Technology, and MACOM Technology Solutions are some of the 30 competitors of Linear Technology.

  • When was Linear Technology acquired?

    Linear Technology was acquired on 10-Mar-2017.

  • Who acquired Linear Technology?

    Linear Technology was acquired by Analog Devices.

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