About Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)

Company Description:

Texas Instruments Incorporated is a global semiconductor company that operates in the design, manufacturing, and sale of integrated circuits and semiconductors. The company was founded in 1930 and has since become one of the top manufacturers in the industry, known for its analog chips and embedded processors.

Main Product(s):

Texas Instruments' main products are analog chips and embedded processors which are used in everything from mobile phones to industrial equipment. They are also well-known for their educational calculators.

Short History of Texas Instruments Incorporated:

• 1930 – Texas Instruments was founded as Geophysical Service Incorporated and initially focused on reflection seismography.
• 1951 – The company was renamed Texas Instruments; the first commercial silicon transistor was produced.
• 1954 – Texas Instruments produced the Regency TR-1, the world's first commercial transistor radio.
• 1971 – TI released the first pocket calculator.
• 1997 – TI acquired semiconductor business from Harris Corporation.
• 2000 – Entered the DLP and MEMS technology markets.
• 2011 – TI acquired National Semiconductor.
• 2023 – Continues as a leader in semiconductor solutions with a focus on analog and embedded processing products.