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Texas Instruments was founded by Cecil H. Green, J. Erik Jonsson, Eugene McDermott, and Patrick E. Haggerty in 1951. McDermott was one of the original founders of Geophysical Service in 1930. McDermott, Green, and Jonsson were GSI employees who purchased the company in 1941 on the day before Pearl Harbor was attacked.

Timeline for Texas Instruments :

Date Event
8 Nov 1923 Integrated circuit co-inventor Jack Kilby is born
12 Sep 1958 Jack Kilby creates the first integrated circuit
25 Apr 1961 Robert Noyce patents the integrated circuit
29 Mar 1967 Texas Instruments invents the pocket calculator
13 Jan 1972 ASC developed by Texas Instruments
30 Nov 1972 Texas Instruments's ASC
1 Apr 1976 Calculator market expands
11 Jun 1978 Texas Instruments announces Speak & Spell
Jun 1980 News Article : Home computer which talks
Feb 1981 News Article : Better odds for bookies
May 1981 News Article : Texas 16-bit TMS-9995 wins added operation speed
31 May 1981 Texas Instruments releases the TI99/4A
Aug 1981 News Article : Programmability is key to Texas chips' success
Oct 1981 News Article : Big RAMs from Texas
Feb 1982 News Article : Texas 16-bit micro to hit desk-top market
Apr 1982 News Article : Composing oneself with Music Maker
27 Jan 1983 News Article : Tl aims product at Sinclair computers
Apr 1983 News Article : Three from Texas
May 1983 News Article : Texas TI-99/4a Scrabble Pack
May 1983 News Article : Take-away from Texas Instruments
May 1983 News Article : Texas Instruments TI-99/2
27 Oct 1983 News Article : No New Texas Machine


Hardware Products

Texas Instruments PHROM Emulator Board

Texas Instruments PHROM Emulator Board
Unknown
This is the original board used by Acorn to develop the Kenneth Kendal speech ROM for use with the BBC Micro.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

Texas Instruments TI-Graph Link

Texas Instruments TI-Graph Link
Unknown
Data Link Kit to send and receive data files between TI graphing calculators and IBM PC and Macintosh computers.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI-99/4A Speech Synthesizer

TI-99/4A Speech Synthesizer
Unknown
This highly popular plug-in speech synthesizer module was available for the TI-99/4 and 4A.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI-2500 Datamath Calculator

TI-2500 Datamath Calculator
1972
The TI-2500 Datamath calculator was the first calculator produced by Texas Instruments after they had only produced and supplied parts for other manufactures up until this point.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI SR-10 Electronic Sliderule

TI SR-10 Electronic Sliderule
1973
Distinctive features: The first of a line of Texas Instruments "Slide Rule" models.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI SR-10 Electronic Sliderule

TI SR-10 Electronic Sliderule
1973
Distinctive features: The first of a line of Texas Instruments "Slide Rule" models.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-SR-50 Scientific Pocket Calculator

TI-SR-50 Scientific Pocket Calculator
1973
The SR-50 was Texas Instruments' first scientific pocket calculator with trigonometric and logarithm functions.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-2550 Memory Calculator (1st Design)

TI-2550 Memory Calculator (1st Design)
1974
Size (approx):80mm (max) x 164mm x 45mm (max) (w,h,d)Weight 212g excluding batteries.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-2500 B Datamath calculator

TI-2500 B Datamath calculator
1974
The TI-2500 B Datamath calculator is externally identical to earlier versions apart from the lack of a combined CE/D button.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-990 Computer System

Texas Instruments TI-990 Computer System
1975
The TI-990 was a series of 16-bit minicomputers sold by Texas Instruments (TI) in the 1970s and 1980s.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Computer

TI Silent 700 ASR Data Terminal

TI Silent 700 ASR Data Terminal
1975
The Silent 700 was a line of computer terminals manufactured by Texas Instruments in the 1970s and 1980s.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI 979A Model 979A Magnetic Tape System

TI 979A Model 979A Magnetic Tape System
1975
This was supplied with our rack mounted TI 990 computer system operating at 800 bpi.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI Model 911 Video Display Terminal

TI Model 911 Video Display Terminal
1975
TI Model 990 Computer Model 911 Video Display Terminal together with a complete rack mounted TI 990 system was very kindly donated by Diana Blanden...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI-990 Prom Programmer

TI-990 Prom Programmer
1975
Metal case and internal electrics for this device, the front panel is missing.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI-2550 II

TI-2550 II
1975
Texas Instruments (also known by its initials TI), is a US company with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-SR-51A Version 1

TI-SR-51A Version 1
June 1975
Texas Instruments SR-51A Version 1 The SR-51A was introduced shortly after the SR-51 to reduce manufacturing costs.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-SR-51-II. Advanced professional electronic calculator

TI-SR-51-II. Advanced professional electronic calculator
1976
The SR-50 was Texas Instruments' first scientific pocket calculator with trigonometric and logarithm functions.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI SR-56 Programmable Calculator

TI SR-56 Programmable Calculator
May 1976
According to Texas Instruments the SR-56 was introduced May 21, 1976.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-30 Scientific Calculator

TI-30 Scientific Calculator
1977
The TI-30 was a scientific calculator manufactured by Texas Instruments, which was first introduced in 1976.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-1650 Programmable Calculator

TI-1650 Programmable Calculator
1977
The Texas Instruments TI-1650 is an arithmetic calculator with 8 digits precision and algebraic logic.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-58 Programmable Calculator

TI-58 Programmable Calculator
1977
The TI-58 was a more basic version of the TI-59, both of which were released in May 1977.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-59

Texas Instruments TI-59
May 1977
The Texas Instruments TI-59 is an early programmable calculator released in May 1977.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-57 Programmable Calculator

TI-57 Programmable Calculator
May 1977
The TI-57 was a programmable scientific calculator made by Texas Instruments between 1977 and 1982.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-42 MBA Electronic Calculator

TI-42 MBA Electronic Calculator
August 1977
The relation between a SR-40 and the TI-55 could easily be found with the Business Analyst and The MBA.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI CBL System

TI CBL System
August 1977
The Texas Instruments Calculator-Based Laboratory System (CBL) is a portable and versatile data collection device for math and science.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI-45 Scientific Calculator

TI-45 Scientific Calculator
1978
Scientific model with a fluorescent display; similar in styling to the TI-30.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-33 Electronic Calculator

TI-33 Electronic Calculator
1978
Size (approx): 80mm (max) x 145mm x 35mm (max) (w,h,d)Weight 108g excluding batteriesPower: 9.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Texas Instruments TM 990 / U89

Texas Instruments TM 990 / U89
1978
This may look like a calculator - the keyboard is from a TI-59 calculator - but it's a training system for the TMS 9980A processor.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Computer

TI 2550-IV Arithmetic Calculator

TI 2550-IV Arithmetic Calculator
1978
The Texas Instruments TI-2550-IV is an arithmetic calculator with 8 digits precision and algebraic logic.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Casio fx-140 calculator

Casio fx-140 calculator
1978
The Casio company takes its name from its founder, Tadao Kashio, who established a small mechanical manufacturing business in Tokyo in 1946.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI Little Professor (Boxed)

TI Little Professor (Boxed)
1978
The Little Professor is a backwards calculator/educational toy designed by Texas Instruments for children aged five to nine.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-58C Programmable Calculator

TI-58C Programmable Calculator
1979
The TI-58 (May 1977), and later TI-58C (1979), were cut down versions of the TI-59, lacking the magnetic card reader and having half the memory, but otherwise identical.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-35 Scientific Calculator

TI-35 Scientific Calculator
1979
Texas Instruments TI-35 was a series of scientific calculators by Texas Instruments.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Texas Instruments - TI-99/4

Texas Instruments - TI-99/4
1979
The Texas Instruments TI-99/4 is considered by some as the world's first 16-bit home computer.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Computer

TI Math Marvel Calculator

TI Math Marvel Calculator
1980
The Texas Instrument Math Marvel is a children's educational toy, similar to the Dataman and Little Professor calculators.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Texas Instruments - TI-99/4A

Texas Instruments - TI-99/4A
1st June 1981
The Texas Instrument TI-99/4 was the world's first 16-bit home computer.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Computer

TI-99/4 Joysticks

TI-99/4 Joysticks
4th June 1981
A pair of joysticks for the TI-99/4.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI LCD Programmer 1981

TI LCD Programmer 1981
1982
The TI LCD Programmer is a very unusual calculator doing math not only on the base-10 system like our natural life but on base-8 and base-16, too.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Texas Instruments TM 990 / 189

Texas Instruments TM 990 / 189
March 1982
This may look like a calculator - the keyboard is from a TI-59 calculator - but it's a training system for the TMS 9980A processor.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Computer

TI Program Recorder PHP 2700u

TI Program Recorder PHP 2700u
1983
The PHP2700u is a data recorder for the Texas Instruments TI-99/4a computer.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

Little Professor 26-82-RC1

Little Professor 26-82-RC1
1985
The Little Professor is a backwards calculator designed for children ages 5 to 9.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-74 Basicalc

TI-74 Basicalc
1986
The Texas Instruments TI-74 Basicalc, released in 1986, is a BASIC programmable calculator that is seen as the successor to Texas Instruments' Compact Computer 40 (CC-40).

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-5038 Paper-Free Printer

TI-5038 Paper-Free Printer
1988
The TI-5038 Paper-Free Printer ten-function arithmetic calculator with eight-digit precision and algebraic logic.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-81 Calculator

TI-81 Calculator
1990
The Texas Instruments TI-81 is a graphing calculator with 10 digits precision and formula input logic.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI Europa 10

TI Europa 10
1990
The Texas Instruments Europa 10 is an arithmetic calculator with 10 digits precision and algebraic logic.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI-92 Graphing Calculator

TI-92 Graphing Calculator
1995
The TI-92 programmable graphing calculator was released in 1995.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

TI PS-6560i Personal Organiser

TI PS-6560i Personal Organiser
1996
This personal organiser from Texas Instruments was released in 1996.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : PDA

Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000E Color

Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000E Color
March 1996
Texas Instruments made a line of laptops called "Travel Mate.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Computer

TI calculator-based ranger (CBR)

TI calculator-based ranger (CBR)
1997
The Texas Instruments (TI) Calculator-based Ranger (CBR) is a sonic motion detector that uses a sonic sensor to measure the time between transmitting a short ultrasonic pulse, and receiving the first returned echo.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral

TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator

TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator
July 2008
The TI-Nspire product line is a series of graphing calculators developed by Texas Instruments.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Calculator

Texas Instruments eZ430-Chronos Development Tool

Texas Instruments eZ430-Chronos Development Tool
2010
Fully functional watch based on CC430, MSP430 MCU with integrated wireless transceiver.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Peripheral


Software Products

Oldies But Goodies- Games II

Oldies But Goodies- Games II
Unknown
Five exciting games to challenge your mind...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Early Reading

Early Reading
Unknown
Five exciting games to challenge your mind.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Educational

Back up of DOC.SYS 1.1

Back up of DOC.SYS 1.1
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

Beginning Grammar

Beginning Grammar
Unknown
Engaging and colourful activities that introduce the basic parts of speech and how they're used, Valuable practice and hours of fun for children grades 2 through 5.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Addition and Subtraction 1

Addition and Subtraction 1
Unknown
Makes learning addition and subtraction facts for number zero through nine fun and challenging...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Blasto

Blasto
Unknown
(Blasto) is listed as cassette but was a Solid State Cartridge (as TI referred to them, but everyone else seems to have called them modules.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Zero Zap

Zero Zap
Unknown
Zero Zap is listed as cassette but was a Solid State Cartridge (as TI referred to them, but everyone else seems to have called them modules.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Teach Yourself Extended BASIC

Teach Yourself Extended BASIC
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Programming Aids 1

Programming Aids 1
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Alien Addition

Alien Addition
Unknown
An arcade game format provides fun and challenge while increasing math skills in addition of numbers from 0 to 9...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Demolition Division

Demolition Division
Unknown
An arcade game format provides fun and challenge while increasing math skills in division of problems with answers from 0 to 9...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Alligator Mix

Alligator Mix
Unknown
An arcade game format provides fun and challenge while increasing math skills in addition and subtraction of numbers from 0 to 9...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Dragon Mix

Dragon Mix
Unknown
An arcade game format provides fun and challenge while increasing math skills in multipication of numbers from 0 to 9...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Meteor Multiplication

Meteor Multiplication
Unknown
An arcade game format provides fun and challenge while increasing math skills in multipication of numbers from 0 to 9...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Minus Mission

Minus Mission
Unknown
An arcade game format provides fun and challenge while increasing math skills in subtraction of numbers from 0 to 9...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Early Learning Fun

Early Learning Fun
Unknown
colorful and exciting educational activities help teach shape and numbers recognition counting sorting and the alphabet as well as first computer skills...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Number Magic

Number Magic
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Connect Four

Connect Four
Unknown
......

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

DX10 Operating System Backup Tape

DX10 Operating System Backup Tape
1977
P/N: 0939151-1302 Media: 1600 BPI Rel: 3.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

DX10 Operating System Build Tape

DX10 Operating System Build Tape
1977
P/N: 0939151-1301 Media: 1600 BPI Rel: 3.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

DX10 Operating System Build Tape 2122103-001

DX10 Operating System Build Tape 2122103-001
1977
P/N: 0939151-1301Media: 1610 BPIRel: 3.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

DX10 Operating System Backup Tape

DX10 Operating System Backup Tape
1977
P/N: 0939151-1302Media: 1610 BPIRel: 3.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

TMS32010 Vax Cross Support

TMS32010 Vax Cross Support
1977
P/N: 1603634-1301Media: 1610 BPIRel: 2.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

Aviation Module for the TI Programmable 58/59

Aviation Module for the TI Programmable 58/59
1977
This Aviation package is for the Texas Instruments (TI) Programmable 58 and 59 calculators, which were the first calculators to use removable ROM program modules.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Master Library for the TI Programmable 58C/59

Master Library for the TI Programmable 58C/59
1979
The Master Library module is for the Texas Instruments (TI) Programmable 58C and 59 calculators, which were the first calculators to use removable ROM program modules.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Video Chess

Video Chess
1979
Picture is generic....

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

990 Products Patch Disk/Tape

990 Products Patch Disk/Tape
1980
P/N: 2250703-3610Media: 1610 BPIRel: 3.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

DX10 Online Diagnostics Object

DX10 Online Diagnostics Object
1980
P/N: 2270692-1603Media: 1600 BPIRel: 2.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

DX10 Online Diagnostics Object

DX10 Online Diagnostics Object
1980
P/N: 2270692-1603Media: 1600 BPIRel: 2.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments Incorporated
Type : Software

A-Maze-Ing

A-Maze-Ing
1980
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Speech Editor

Speech Editor
1980
For use with the Solid State Speech Synthesizer...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Indoor Soccer

Indoor Soccer
1980
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Hustle

Hustle
1980
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

The Attack

The Attack
1981
The Attack is a shooting game published for the TI-99/4 home computer by Texas Instruments in 1981.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Tombstone City

Tombstone City
1981
Picture is generic....

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Carwars

Carwars
1981
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Parsec

Parsec
1981
......

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

TI-Invaders

TI-Invaders
1981
.........

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Munch Man

Munch Man
1981
............

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Anteater

Anteater
1982
Anteater is a one or two player game where you maneuver ants to collect food for your colony whilst avoiding anteaters.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Terminal Emulator II

Terminal Emulator II
1982
Picture is generic....

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

TI Extended Basic

TI Extended Basic
1982
Programming Language Picture is generic.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Chisholm Trail

Chisholm Trail
1982
...

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software - Game

Touch Typing Tutor

Touch Typing Tutor
1982
Touch Typing Tutor is designed to help you learn basic typing skills if you are a beginner or to polish your tough-typing skills if you are an experienced typist.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software

Beginner's Basic Tour

Beginner's Basic Tour
1982
Touch Typing Tutor is designed to help you learn basic typing skills if you are a beginner or to polish your tough-typing skills if you are an experienced typist.

Manufacturer : Texas Instruments
Type : Software


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