Robert C. Dobkin (b. 1944 in Philadelphia) is an American electrical engineer, co-founder of Linear Technology Corporation, and veteran linear (analog) integrated circuit (IC) designer.
Bob Dobkin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Robert C. Dobkin |
| Occupation | Electronics engineer |
| Known for | Integrated circuits designer and electronics entrepeneur |
Career
Dobkin studied Electrical Engineering at MIT, but did not complete a degree. After early employments e.g. at GTE Defense Systems, he joined National Semiconductor (NSC) in January of 1969. He resigned the position as Director of Advanced Circuit Development at NSC in July of 1981 and co-founded Linear Technology with Robert H. Swanson in the same year.
Dobkin continues to serve as the company's Chief Technical Officer[1]. He has been a Director of Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. since March 20, 2013[2].
Dobkin holds more than 50 patents in the field of analog circuits[3].
Works
- LM317, the first variable three-pin voltage regulator
- LM118 operational amplifier
- LM199, heated buried-Zener voltage reference, and its improved successor, the LTZ1000
- LT1083, the first low-dropout regulator
References
- ^ "Linear Technology Corporation /CA/ - Form 10-K". Internet FAQ Consortium. August 19, 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-25.
- ^ "Executive Profile: Robert C. Dobkin". Bloomberg Business Week. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ^ "Bob Dobkin: Creativity Is The Key To Design". Electronic Design. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
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