Non-Linear Systems

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Non-Linear Systems
Industryelectronics manufacturing
Founded1952
Founder Andrew Kay
Website www.nonlinearsystems.com

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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References

  1. Markoff, John (September 5, 2014). "Andrew Kay, Pioneer in Computing, Dies at 95". New York Times.
  2. Company Profile, NLS website
  3. Digital Voltmeters, Author: Non-Linear Systems, Inc, Edition: 2, Publisher:Non-Linear Systems, 1961, Length:208 pages
  4. Summer notes on social psychology of industry and management at Non-Linear Systems, inc., Del Mar, California, Authors: Abraham Harold Maslow, Non-Linear Systems, Inc, Publisher: Non-Linear Systems, Length:296 pages
  5. Tech Street: Kaypro Hunkers Down By John Gantz, InfoWorld, 20 Aug 1984, Page 20