Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Maxim), designs, develops, manufactures and markets a range of linear and mixed-signal integrated circuits, commonly referred to as analog circuits, for a large number of customers in diverse geographical locations. Maxim�s linear and mixed signal products serve four end-markets: industrial, communications, consumer and computing. The Company manufactures its own wafers and utilizes third-party silicon foundries to produce wafers. The majority of processed wafers are subjected to parametric and functional testing at its facilities. In addition, hybrid and module products are manufactured using a multi-chip technology featuring thin-film, laser-trimmed resistors and other active or passive components. On July 18, 2011, the Company acquired SensorDynamics. In January 2013, the Company announced that GEO Semiconductor Inc has acquired the digital video processing business from Maxim Integrated Products Inc.