Analog Devices in Talks to Buy Maxim in About $17b Deal: DJ

Semiconductor maker Analog Devices Inc. is in discussions to acquire Maxim Integrated Products Inc. for more than $17 billion in what would be one of the largest deals of the year, Dow Jones reported, citing people familiar.

The deal would be Analog’s largest acquisition ever, dwarfing its $12.8 billion purchase of Linear Technology four years ago.