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                                                                      EXHIBIT 21

                                   EXHIBIT 21

                              LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES





Name of Subsidiary                                                  Jurisdiction of Incorporation
- ------------------                                                  -----------------------------
                                                                
Maxim Integrated Products                                           England
     UK Limited                                                   
                                                                  
Maxim International Inc.                                            Virgin Islands
                                                                  
Maxim GmbH                                                          Germany
                                                                  
Maxim SARL                                                          France
                                                                  
Maxim Japan                                                         Japan
                                                                  
Maxim Integrated Products Korea, Inc.                               Korea
                                                                  
Maxim Phil. Operating Corporation                                   Philippines
                                                                  
Maxim Phil. Holding Corporation                                     Philippines
                                                                  
     These Subsidiaries are 100% owned by the Registrant.         
                                                                  
Maxtek Components Corporation                                       Oregon
                                                                  
     This Subsidiary is 50% owned by the Registrant.              
                                                                  
Maxim Phil. Land Corporation                                        Philippines
                                                                  
     This Subsidiary is 40% owned by the Registrant.              




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