Dallas Semiconductor

Dallas Semiconductor, now a part of Maxim Integrated (which itself was acquired by Analog Devices in 2021), was a prominent American manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of specialized semiconductor products. Founded in 1984, the company became renowned for its innovation in mixed-signal and digital integrated circuits. Its extensive product portfolio included secure authentication chips, real-time clocks (RTCs), temperature sensors, memory devices, and microprocessor supervisors. A hallmark of their technology was the 1-Wire® communication protocol, a unique single-contact digital interface that simplified connectivity for a wide array of applications. Dallas Semiconductor's components were critical in industries such as telecommunications, computing, industrial automation, and consumer electronics, prized for their high reliability, low power consumption, and robust design. Their legacy of highly integrated, application-specific solutions continues to be supported within Analog Devices' extensive product offerings.