The battle for the SX-70

Article Abstract:

Texas Instruments and Fairchild Semiconductor, in 1970, were in competition for a contract from Polaroid for the electronics portion of the SX-70 camera. Success of the project, which was aimed at developing a camera that could fit into a jacket pocket, depended on fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs). Sophisticated electronics were needed for the single lens reflex functions, flashbulb selection, exposure control, mirror positioning, start of print development and ejection of print. ICs were needed for the motor control module (npn motor drive transistor and a discrete pnp dynamic braking transistor) and for the exposure control module. Three ICs were included in the exposure control. Research and development contracts had been awarded in 1969. Although useful information was withheld from Texas Instruments and Fairchild by Polaroid (fearing competition from Kodak), Texas Instruments eventually quoted Polaroid5 target. Fairchild subsequently dropped out of the competition. The Polaroid SX-70 camera was a success on the market.

Semiconductors and related devices, Photographic equipment and supplies, Research, Product development, Integrated circuits, Consumer electronics, Contracts, Texas Instruments Inc., TXN, Cameras (Photography), Polaroid Corp., PRD, Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc., Competition, Cameras, Competitive Bidding, Photoelectric Devices, FEN

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Imagine there is no DRM ... I wonder if you can

Article Abstract:

The partnership between EMI and Apple Inc. to make provide consumers unfettered access to digital music available is described. The laws governing the promotion of music in the United States are discussed.

Electronic computers, Market information - general, Alliances, partnerships, Prerecorded records and tapes, United States, Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, Supply and demand, AAPL, Sound recording industry, Recording industry, Sound recordings, Alliances and partnerships, Apple Inc., EMI America Records

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Who pays for e-waste?

Article Abstract:

Washington State's legislation requiring manufacturers of electronics to bear the cost of recycling old electronics equipment is discussed.

Washington, Economic aspects, Environmental aspects, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Electronic waste

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