In light of the fact that Analog Devices buys Maxim this LexisNexis® Classification report discusses the consolidation and relative patent portfolio strength in the analog semiconductor industry.
July 2020 saw Analog Devices (ADI) set to buy Maxim Integrated in an all-stock transaction valued at US $21 billion. This represented a 22% premium to Maxim’s previous day closing price. Earlier in April 2021 this deal received EU approval. The acquisition went ahead at the agreed price of $21 billion.
Consequently, the semiconductor patent landscape is set to shift as ADI’s market share increases and their position in the competitive landscape strengthens.
Demand for analog chips has recovered in recent years. This is supported by the need for a whole new generation of sensors and circuits to support the IoT revolution and enable processing of real-life data in homes, cars, factories and farms.
Analog Devices is the second largest supplier in the space by revenue. They follow Texas Instruments which reported a top line number for the analog segment of US $10.2 billion in 2019.
Now that the deal has gone through, we’ve taken a look at the both patent portfolios. We delved into the following key areas:
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