Analog Devices

There are still a lot of brilliant engineers at Analog. They are very good at minimizing layoffs and cut backs. The company has a very good 401(k).

Twenty years ago, Analog was the leader and other semis looked to what we were doing and imitated us. Now we are too scared to take calculated risks and be the leaders of the industry. We wait to see what everybody else is doing and get in line with them. (especially in regards to compensation)

Not a lot of excitement. The type of personality that thrives at Analog is one that doesn't like change and just cares about getting a steady paycheck. They're willing to let their career be stagnant in exchange for that job security and steady paycheck.

Lead the industry instead of following it.