The consolidation continues:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...id-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-linear-technology
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...id-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-linear-technology
Well, there comes a time when you must move up to big boy computers!I'm a little concerned they'll drop support for us Mac users.
Or use linux with WINE to run the simulator.Well, there comes a time when you must move up to big boy computers!
The business "metrics" of both companies are similar. Both are similar in size, percentage put into R&D, and operating margins, and both exceed the industry average by similar amounts. AD paid a real premium as most of the analysts point out. Where are efficiencies to be found in combining two extremely efficient companies?My usual question is: What will be left behind after they merge?
I don't know specifically what they've done recently but they have a lot of innovative devices and I would hate to see the development of those slacken.I'm new to this party. What innovations in linear have come along in recent years? Would you categorize the innovations as new or improved?