John H. Hall

FREMONT, CA - Linear Systems, Inc., a California developer and manufacturer of small-signal discrete semiconductors, announced the passing of its founder and CEO, John H. Hall. Hall was a pioneer in the development of low power CMOS integrated circuits. He founded or co-founded multiple innovative Silicon Valley companies, including Intersil, MicroPower Systems, and Integrated Wave Technologies, Inc., in addition to Linear Integrated Systems.

Over the course of his career, Hall received 21 patents covering advanced semiconductor processes and designs. Hall was a protégé of Dr. Jean Hoerni, one of the "Traitorous Eight" who left Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory and co-founded rival Fairchild Semiconductor. In turn, many of Hall's former employees such as David Fullagar went on to become major Silicon Valley contributors.

"John's professional contributions over a 60-year career were matched only by his generosity toward the people around him," said Cindy L Johnson,. "He is greatly missed by his family and friends."

In accordance with Hall's wishes Linear Integrated Systems will continue its work as a world-class developer and producer of specialized discrete semiconductors, A year before Mr. Hall died he appointed Cindy L. Johnson as president. In 2014 the board of directors appointed Cindy L. Johnson as CEO.

• Chief Executive Officer Cindy L. Johnson

Cindy L. Johnson has 37 years of Silicon Valley experience, starting her career with MicroPower Systems in 1977. Johnson began her career working for John H. Hall at Micro Power Systems and in 1986 was a co-founder of Linear Integrated Systems, Inc. Johnson has served as president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Linear and will continue as CFO in addition to assuming the position of CEO.