The story
Founded by Andrew Kay in 1952, in San Diego.1
Private company
Non-Linear Systems
Non-Linear Systems is an electronics manufacturing company based in San Diego, California. Non-Linear Systems was founded in 1952, by Andrew Kay, the inventor of the digital voltmeter in 1954. NLS developed a reputation for providing rugged durability in critical applications for everything from submarines to spacecraft.2 It ceased to exist in 1992.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1952Founded1
- Founded inSan Diego1
See how the biggest companies compare on our leaderboards
Non-Linear Systems is an electronics manufacturing company based in San Diego, California. Non-Linear Systems was founded in 1952, by Andrew Kay, the inventor of the digital voltmeter in 1954.2
Leadership
Who has led Non-Linear Systems, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderAndrew Kay1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaNon-Linear Systems
- WikidataQ3823199
Sources
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.
- 1WikidataNon-Linear Systems on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaNon-Linear Systems on Wikipedia