UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Analog Devices, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts		1-7819		04-2348234
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation		File Number)		Identification No.)

One Technology Way, Norwood, MA		02062
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 329-4700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On June 30, 2009, Analog Devices, Inc. (“Analog”) entered into interest rate swap transactions whereby Analog swapped the notional amount of its $375 million of fixed rate debt at 5.0% into floating interest rate debt through July 1, 2014. Under the terms of the swaps, Analog will (i) receive on the $375 million notional amount a 5.0% interest payment on the 1^st of every January and July, commencing January 1, 2010 through and ending on the maturity date; and (ii) pay on the $375 million notional amount a three-month LIBOR plus 2.05% (currently approximately 2.64%) interest payment, payable on the 1^st of every January, April, July and October, commencing on October 1, 2009 and ending on the maturity date.

Item 2.03		Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

The information set forth in Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference.

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.