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Broadcasting

High-definition television

High-definition television

We help develop and standardize HDTV technology–and win an Emmy for our contributions.
1990s Broadcasting Communication Firsts Products Seminal innovations
CCD broadcast camera

1984

CCD broadcast camera

The first commercially available all-solid-state broadcast camera delivers clearer, sharper images than ever before.
1980s Broadcasting Communication Firsts Products
CCD broadcast camera
Digital FAX machine

1970s

Digital FAX machine

SRI develops prototype for world’s first digital fax machine.
1970s Broadcasting Communication Firsts Products Software
Spindt cold cathode for displays

1970s

Spindt cold cathode for displays

Revolutionary cathode led to today’s “instant-on” flat-panel computers and televisions.
1970s Broadcasting Chemistry and materials Products Seminal innovations Sensing and devices
Spindt cold cathode for displays
Optical video disk

1963

Optical video disk

Optical recording paves the way for first video disk recording/playback system.
1960s Broadcasting Firsts Products Seminal innovations
Color television

1953

Color television

RCA Laboratories (now part of SRI) brings television to full-color life.
1950s Broadcasting Communication Firsts Products Sensing and devices
Color television

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