Texas Instruments

Jack Kilby, one of the co-inventors of the integrated circuit, is born.

Incorporated as Geophysical Service Inc. in 1938, the company was renamed Texas Instruments Incorporated in 1938 to reflect growing diversification in the company’s business.

Texas Instruments was established in 1951 by Cecil H. Green, J. Erik Jonsson, Eugene McDermott, and Patrick E. Haggerty. The company became a major player in the electronics industry.

In early 1952, Texas Instruments acquired a patent license from Western Electric to produce germanium transistors for $25,000.

In 1955, Texas Instruments achieved another milestone by inventing the first infrared image sensor.

Jack Kilby creates the first integrated circuit, a groundbreaking development in computing history.

Robert Noyce patents the integrated circuit, further advancing the technology in the computing industry.

Texas Instruments invents the pocket calculator.

In 1969, Jack Kilby was honored with the National Medal of Science for his groundbreaking work in the invention of the integrated circuit.

TI introduced the first single-chip microcontroller in 1970, which combined all the elements of computing onto one piece of silicon.

In 1971, Texas Instruments developed the single-chip microcomputer, a significant advancement in computing technology that streamlined processes and laid the foundation for modern microprocessors.

On September 4, 1973, Texas Instruments was assigned the first patent on a single-chip microprocessor, marking a pivotal moment in the history of computing technology.

In 1974, Texas Instruments introduced its first scientific calculator. This calculator was a significant advancement in technology, providing users with the capability to perform complex mathematical functions.

The Texas Instruments SR-51A Version 1 calculator was introduced in June 1975 as a cost-effective version of the SR-51.

In June 1978, Texas Instruments announced the release of Speak & Spell, a groundbreaking educational toy that featured a speech synthesizer. It was a significant development in the field of electronic toys.

The TI-58C was released in 1979 as a simplified version of the TI-59, without a magnetic card reader and with reduced memory.

On May 31, 1981, Texas Instruments launched the TI99/4A, a home computer that was part of the TI-99 series. This release contributed to the expansion of the home computing market.

On 1st June 1981, Texas Instruments introduced the TI-99/4A, considered the world's first 16-bit home computer.

In March 1982, Texas Instruments introduced the TM 990/189 calculator, which was a very unusual calculator capable of performing calculations not only in the base-10 system but also in base-8 and base-16.

In 1987, TI invented the digital light processing device (also known as the DLP chip), which serves as the foundation for the company's DLP technology and DLP Cinema.

The TI-5038 Paper-Free Printer is a ten-function arithmetic calculator with eight-digit precision and algebraic logic.

TI released the popular TI-81 calculator in 1990, which made it a leader in the graphing calculator industry.

TI unveils the TI-81 graphing calculator, designed for algebra and precalculus courses, which quickly becomes the leading handheld graphing technology in the industry.

The TI-92 programmable graphing calculator was introduced by Texas Instruments in 1995.

Its defense business was sold to Raytheon Company in 1997; this allowed TI to strengthen its focus on digital solutions.

Around 1998, Dr. Larry Hornbeck from Texas Instruments received an Emmy Award for his contributions to the field, showcasing the company's innovation.

On February 2, 2000, Philippe Binant, technical manager of Digital Cinema Project at Gaumont in France, realized the first digital cinema projection in Europe using the DLP CINEMA technology developed by Texas Instruments. This event marked a significant milestone in the advancement of digital cinema technology.

In 2001, Texas Instruments entered the connected classroom market with the introduction of the TI-Navigator Classroom Learning System. This system allowed for a classroom network that connected students' calculators, enabling teachers to monitor students' progress in real time and adjust instruction accordingly.

The TI-84 Plus graphing calculator was introduced as an upgrade from the TI-83 Plus, featuring a USB port for improved connectivity, high contrast LCD display, faster processor, more memory, internal clock, and a kickstand.

TI revealed the TI-Nspire™ graphing calculator, offering advanced features and functionalities for mathematical calculations and graphing.

The TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator was introduced by Texas Instruments in July 2008. It is a versatile calculator with advanced graphing capabilities.

In 2009, users discovered and published the keys to unlock TI graphing calculators, leading to a conflict with TI. The company responded by issuing invalid DMCA takedown notices, sparking the Texas Instruments signing key controversy.

In 2010, Texas Instruments introduced the eZ430-Chronos Development Tool, a fully functional watch based on CC430 and MSP430 MCU with an integrated wireless transceiver.

On April 4, 2011, Texas Instruments announced the acquisition of National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion in cash, making TI the world's largest maker of analog technology components.

The merger of Texas Instruments and National Semiconductor was formalized on September 23, 2011.

In 2013, Texas Instruments introduced the world’s first talking graphing calculator, revolutionizing accessibility for visually impaired students and enhancing the overall user experience for all students using graphing calculators.

In 2015, Texas Instruments introduced the TI-84 Plus CE, a graphing calculator that is thirty percent thinner and lighter than the TI-84 Plus. It comes with six times the memory capacity and a rechargeable battery, available in various vibrant colors.

In 2017, Texas Instruments introduced the TI-Innovator™ Rover, a robotic vehicle designed to enhance coding and engineering skills for students. The rover utilizes the same technology as leading engineers to create innovative products.

Texas Instruments introduced the updated TI-Nspire™ CX II and TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculators with improved performance, new features, and enhanced graphics for better user experience. The CAS version also offers the ability to minimize syntax errors and disable algebraic functions.

As of 2020, Texas Instruments holds the largest market share in the analog semiconductor industry, accounting for over $10 billion of the total $57 billion market.

Texas Instruments introduced a new STEM solution called the TI-Innovator Hub with TI LaunchPad Board.