DocumentCode :
1137140
Title :
The battle for the SX-70 [camera integrated circuitry]
Author :
Perry, T.S.
Volume :
26
Issue :
5
fYear :
1989
fDate :
5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
45
Lastpage :
49
Abstract :
The story of the struggle between Fairchild Instruments and Texas Instruments for the contract to supply the integrated circuitry for Polaroid´s SX-70 camera, introduced in 1972, is related. Research and development work by both companies is described. The problems caused by Polaroid´s secrecy regarding the overall camera design are highlighted.<>
Keywords :
cameras; integrated circuits; Polaroid SX-70 camera; R&D; camera design; integrated circuitry; Cameras; Contracts; Delay; Instruments; Lenses; Logic circuits; Motor drives; Packaging; Silicon; Solenoids;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9235
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/6.30763
Filename :
30763
Link To Document :
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