Texas Instruments (TI) is a leading technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. Founded in 1930 as Geophysical Service Inc., a petroleum exploration company, it rebranded to Texas Instruments in 1951 with a focus on the electronics industry.
TI is well known for its contributions to the computing and electronics sectors, including the invention of the handheld calculator in 1967 and the single-chip microcomputer in 1971, which marked significant milestones in the technology industry. The company operates in several segments, including analog electronics, digital signal processing, and embedded processing.
Today, Texas Instruments’ products are integral to many electronic devices across various industries, including automotive, industrial, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and more. TI is also notable for its educational technology, particularly graphing calculators, which have become essential tools in high schools and colleges around the world. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility in its operations and product development.”