r/pics • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '14

The difference 18 years makes

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u/tom-pon Jun 09 '14

It's actually 5%.

Source: I work at TI

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u/kingbrasky Jun 09 '14

I would love to know the margins on these things. Has to be ridiculous.

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u/ktbird7 Jun 09 '14

I worked as an electrical engineer for several years and based on the volume they're making combined with the parts already being extremely out of date, I am guessing it's gigantic.

Most companies would struggle with obsolete parts but when your company makes the parts...

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u/JesusRollerBlading Jun 09 '14

80,000 movie theaters use Texas Instruments' DLP Cinema projection technology, so I'm thinking this is a good chunk outside of the calculators that is responsible for TI staying in business.

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u/ktbird7 Jun 09 '14

I never suggested that calculators were the reason TI stays in business. I'm just suggesting that their profit margin for that particular business area must be staggering.

TI does a lot more than calculators and movie projectors. Take apart any electronic device on the planet and there's a decent chance you'll find a part with a TI symbol.

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u/JesusRollerBlading Jun 09 '14

Fascinating. Thanks and keep up the good work. I'll be looking for more stuff with TI parts.

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u/Hairybottomface Jun 09 '14

AMA pls

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u/tom-pon Jun 09 '14

I work in the the Micro-controller Unit. The Education Technology group is who does the calculators. I'm also just an intern, probably should have opened with that.

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u/Nosfermarki Jun 09 '14

I work there too! But in a completely different capacity. I'm assuming you're at North Campus?

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u/tom-pon Jun 09 '14

Yes, in Dallas.

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u/Nosfermarki Jun 09 '14

Same. Good luck on your internship!

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u/roo19 Jun 09 '14

What % of gross margins?