Founded in 1978, Micrel is a prominent supplier in the worldwide analog-, Ethernet- and High Bandwidth industries of integrated circuit solutions. Micrel makes high-speed logic and clock ICs, high-speed IC communication, IC and linear interface, power ICs, power protection switches, and RF ICs, among other things. The products cover a broad spectrum of rapidly developing markets, including mobile telephones, laptop and computer technology, corporate and residential networks, broad area and metropolitan networks and industrial equipment.