Maxim Integrated was a leading American semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs, renowned for its power management, data conversion, and sensor interface solutions. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Maxim became a key supplier to automotive, industrial, healthcare, and consumer markets before being acquired by Analog Devices (ADI) in 2021 for $21 billion – one of the largest semiconductor mergers in history.