Cirrus Logic produces high precision analog and mixed signal semiconductors for use in smart phones and smart grid components.

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It makes digital signal processors, analog and mixed-signal circuits and algorithms for voice isolation and noise suppression.

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Exar, a semiconductor company, designs, develops and markets analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for use in communications, video and imaging products.

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Kicking things off this morning: Volterra Semiconductor (VLTR), which sells high-performance analog and mixed-signal power management chips.

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Unique analog- and mixed-signal cost advantages from its move to 300mm production.

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Meanwhile mixed signal devices proliferate with both analog and digital components on a single chip.

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V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise.

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