Non-Linear Systems Explained

Non-Linear Systems
Industry:electronics manufacturing
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Founded:1952
Founder:Andrew Kay
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Non-Linear Systems is an electronics manufacturing company based in San Diego, California. Non-Linear Systems was founded in 1952, by Andrew Kay, the inventor of the digital voltmeter in 1954.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

NLS developed a reputation for providing rugged durability in critical applications for everything from submarines to spacecraft.

Later the company developed miniature digital voltmeters and frequency counters. During the early 1980s the company started Kaypro, which developed an early personal computer.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Markoff. John. Andrew Kay, Pioneer in Computing, Dies at 95. New York Times. September 5, 2014.
  2. http://www.nonlinearsystems.com/default.asp?page=custom&pubid=NLS&view=agt&subpage=Company%20Profile Company Profile
  3. https://books.google.com/books?id=s1jqswEACAAJ Digital Voltmeters
  4. https://books.google.com/books?id=EgwcAQAAMAAJ Summer notes on social psychology of industry and management at Non-Linear Systems, inc., Del Mar, California
  5. https://books.google.com/books?id=HS8EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Non-Linear+Systems%22+Andrew+Kay&pg=PA20 Tech Street: Kaypro Hunkers Down