Caleb Pirtle Knihy

This volume celebrates the innovative pioneers of Texas Instruments, tracing its evolution from a small geophysical exploration firm in the oilfields to a leading global electronics company. Through photographs and anecdotes, it chronicles TI's history of product and technology innovations, as well as advancements in management philosophies and business processes. Customers, including IBM in the 1950s and major telecommunications firms today, have greatly benefited from TI's technological breakthroughs. For over seventy-five years, TI has led world-changing innovations, such as the first commercial silicon transistors, integrated circuits, and electronic handheld calculators. Currently, TI is at the forefront of digital signal processing and analog technologies, essential to the Internet age. TIers are actively developing solutions for large global markets like wireless and broadband access, as well as emerging markets such as digital projection systems and digital audio. The seventy-five vignettes in this history illustrate TI and its people, offering insight into a corporate culture that nurtures creativity and resilience in the competitive semiconductor market. Additionally, the stories reflect TI's commitment to fiscal responsibility, civic engagement, and high ethical standards in its business practices.