Manufacturer Code: NSC

National Semiconductor was an American semiconductor manufacturer which specialized in analog devices and subsystems, formerly headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States. The company produced power management integrated circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets included wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial and test and measurement applications. On September 23, 2011, the company formally became part of Texas Instruments as the "Silicon Valley" division. Texas Instruments, over the past few years, TI has undergone a strategic transformation and as a result, today is a company focused on Analog and Embedded Processing. These continue to be some of the best opportunities inside of the semiconductor market, offering compelling financial characteristics, growth, diversity and stability. They also offer some of the best exposure to the growing opportunities inside of the industrial and automotive markets.