Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Linear Technology

Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Linear Technology Corporation, announced in July 2016. The combination creates a premier analog technology company with the industry’s most comprehensive suite of high-performance analog offerings and integrated engineering, manufacturing, sales and support operations that will accelerate innovation and revenue growth opportunities.

THX, renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and consumer goods, has launched a new program designed to help product manufacturers and brands deliver premium entertainment experiences by certifying key components used to build complete electronic devices. “Approved by THX” allows top-tier original design manufacturers (ODM) to certify superior audio and visual quality components that meet the high performance requirements necessary to achieve THX certification.

Everything you need to know about how parts function, and how to select and maintain them. In the first part of this article, the author discusses damaging effects of high temperatures, why things fail, MTBF, component tolerances and the effects of shock and vibration. This article series was published in audioXpress, from November 2001 to January 2002.