What is dalas semiconductors?

Dallas Semiconductor was a semiconductor manufacturer founded in 1984, which later became a subsidiary of Maxim Integrated Products. The company specialized in the design and production of mixed-signal integrated circuits for a variety of applications, including wireless and wired communications, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.

Dallas Semiconductor was known for its innovative products, such as the 1-Wire communication protocol and the DS18B20 temperature sensor. The company also developed integrated circuits for real-time clocks, memory, analog-to-digital converters, and power management.

In 2001, Maxim Integrated Products acquired Dallas Semiconductor in a deal valued at $2.5 billion. The acquisition allowed Maxim to expand its product offerings in the analog and mixed-signal semiconductor market.

Today, Dallas Semiconductor products continue to be used in a wide range of applications, from smart meters to medical devices. The legacy of Dallas Semiconductor lives on through Maxim Integrated Products, which continues to develop and support the products originally created by the company.