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So small that it barely fits on a finger, this hearing aid component has helped make Linear Technology a world leader

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So small that it barely fits on a finger, this hearing aid component has helped make Linear Technology a world leader

Date3/27/1987

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: So small that it barely fits on a finger, this hearing aid component has helped make Linear Technology a world leader.

Subject

Self-help devices for people with disabilities

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025616F

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