Texas Instruments
In 1930, J. Clarence Karcher and Eugene McDermott founded Geophysical Service, an early provider of seismic exploration services to the petroleum industry. In 1939, the company reorganized as Coronado Corp., an oil company with Geophysical Service Inc (GSI), now as a subsidiary. On December 6, 1941, McDermott along with three other GSI employees, J. Erik Jonsson, Cecil H. Green, and H.B. Peacock purchased GSI. During World War II, GSI expanded their services to include electronics for the U.S. Army, Signal Corps, and the U.S. Navy. In 1951, the company changed its name to Texas Instruments, with GSI becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the new company.
OpenLink (TI wireless connectivity)
OpenLink is an open-source initiative originally introduced to the world by Texas Instruments. The OpenLink community provides open, comprehensive access to Texas Instruments' wireless connectivity technology drivers. As a one-stop-shop for resources, support and product information, this community provides a centralized location to make wireless connectivity-related designs more efficient, timely and distinctive.