Linear Technology unveils acquisition of Dust Networks
Linear Technology Corporation has announced the acquisition of Dust Networks Inc.
The acquisition of Dust Networks, based in Hayward, CA, is said to enable Linear to offer a complete high performance wireless sensor networking solution. Dust Networks' low power radio and software technology is said to complement Linear's strengths in industrial instrumentation, power management and energy harvesting technology.
Dust Networks' proven, low power wireless sensor network technology is supposed to extend Linear's product portfolio into key growth areas in industrial process control, data acquisition and energy harvesting. Dust Networks' ultralow power wireless systems complements Linear's analog and digital sensor interface ICs, and energy harvesting power management products in applications where measurement of physical parameters has traditionally been impractical or impossible.
Erik Soule, VP, Signal Conditioning & High Frequency products, Linear Technology said, "Dust Networks offers the lowest power radio technology and most complete networking software for building industrial-grade wireless sensor networks. Combined with Linear's precision low-power sensor interface products and battery-free energy harvesting technology, we can now offer the industry's highest performance remote monitoring solutions."
Joy Weiss, President of Dust Networks, stated, "Dust Networks and Linear are an excellent fit. We already have very complementary products and customers, and with Linear's global sales reach we can be at the forefront, enabling sensor networks to go wireless on an even broader scale."
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It is believed that terms of the transaction were not disclosed.