What is dallas semiconducter?

Dallas Semiconductor was a semiconductor manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1984 and specialized in the design, fabrication, and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits.

Dallas Semiconductor was known for its innovative products, including temperature sensors, real-time clocks, and data converters. The company also developed several industry-standard communication protocols, such as 1-Wire and iButton.

In 2001, Dallas Semiconductor was acquired by Maxim Integrated Products, a leading semiconductor company based in California. The merger allowed Maxim to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the analog and mixed-signal semiconductor market.

Today, the Dallas Semiconductor brand and product line are still part of Maxim Integrated, offering a wide range of semiconductor solutions for various applications, including automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and telecommunications.