Other competitors in the technology sector include: Analog Devices (ADI), Intersil Corp (ISIL), and Linear Technology (LLTC).

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Linear Technology this afternoon reported disappointing results for its fiscal first quarter ended October 2.

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He notes that there are hints of trouble for IRF in recently weak results from rivals Texas Instruments, Linear Technology and Silicon Laboratories.

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