Xilinx (XLNX)

Xilinx (XLNX) designs and manufactures a broad range of high-performance, high-density programmable logic devices (PLDs) such as field-programmable gate arrays and complex-programmable logic devices. A programmable logic device is an integrated circuit that can be programmed in a laboratory to perform complex functions. These logic devices are used to direct signal traffic within a digital system. Equipment manufacturers across a wide range of industries employ PLDs in their devices.

Avnet (AVT) distributes the majority of the company's products. As of March 29, 2008, Avnet accounted for 83% of its total accounts. Resale of products through Avnet accounted for 61% of the company's worldwide net revenues.

In terms of end markets, Communications accounted for 43% of total revenues. Industrial and Other segment generated 32% of total revenues while Consumer and Automotive accounted for 17% of the total. Data processing contributed the remaining 8%. By geography, approximately 39% of total revenues were generated in North America. Asia-Pacific accounted for 29% of total revenues while Europe generated 22% of the revenues. Japan contributed the remaining 10%.

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