MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS INC

Maxim Integrated Products is based out of San Jose. Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Maxim) designs, develops, manufactures and markets a range of linear and mixed-signal integrated circuits, commonly referred to as analog circuits, for a large number of customers in diverse geographical locations. Maxim's linear and mixed signal products serve four end-markets: industrial, communications, consumer and computing. The Company manufactures its own wafers and utilizes third-party silicon foundries to produce wafers. The majority of processed wafers are subjected to parametric and functional testing at its facilities. In addition, hybrid and module products are manufactured using a multi-chip technology featuring thin-film, laser-trimmed resistors and other active or passive components. In September 2010, the Company acquired Phyworks Ltd.Whalewisdom has at least 580 Form 4 filings The firm has no submitted 13F filings and does not appear to be an investment advisor.