analog devices inc annual report 2003 this document contains forward looking statements that are based on current expectations estimates and projections about the industry markets in which adi operates management s beliefs assumptions these not guarantees of future performance involve risks uncertainties difficult to predict for a discussion factors may affect results operations see our form 10 k fiscal year ended november 1 copy is enclosed corporate profile nyse world leading semiconductor company specializing high mixed signal digital processing dsp integrated circuits ics since was founded 1965 its focus has been solve engineering challenges associated with electronic equipment products play fundamental role converting real phenomena such as temperature motion pressure light sound into electrical signals be used wide array applications ranging from industrial process control factory automation radar systems cat