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Interlink Electronics is a leader in the development of intuitive interface technologies and solutions for business and home applications. The company s interface standards, business communications, e-transactions, home entertainment and specialty components businesses have established it as a comprehensive source for branded and original equipment manufacturer solutions. Its customers include Dell, HP/Compaq, InFocus, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, NEC, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony and Toshiba. The company also holds numerous patents on sensor technologies, e-signature technologies, wireless communication protocols and product design properties. Interlink Electronics serves an international customer base from its corporate headquarters in Camarillo, Calif.

Applied Materials, one of the world s largest suppliers of products and services to the global semiconductor industry, is one of the leading information infrastructure providers. As a core information infrastructure company, Applied Materials innovates and commercializes the processing and manufacturing technology that helps semiconductor manufacturers produce the world s most advanced chips. The company s mission is to be the leading supplier of semiconductor fabrication solutions worldwide through innovation and enhancement of customer productivity with systems and service solutions. Michael R. Splinter has been the chief executive officer of Applied Materials for more than three years. He has been with the semiconductor company for over three years. Splinter earned BS and MS degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The company is located in Santa Clara, Calif.

Toshiba America Electronic Components is an independent operating company that manufactures electric and electronic equipment. It offers a wide range of products, such as semiconductors, color picture tubes, display tubes and other electronics and components. It also manufactures a variety of other products that include flash memory-based storage solutions, medical tubes, microprocessors, microcontrollers and wireless components. The company provides services to computing, wireless, networking, automotive and digital consumer markets. It is owned by Toshiba America, which is the holding company for one of the leading group of high technology companies. Toshiba America Electronic Components is located in San Jose, Calif.