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Philips Research
Historical Perspective: 1914 - 1945
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From 1914 to 1945 was the period of growth and diversification. Apart
from improvements to the incandescent lamp, research was carried out
into gas discharge lamps as a more efficient way to generate light. At
the same time, the 'bulb technology' opened up the way to new products
such as the X-ray tube and the radio valve. The invention of the
pentode gave Philips a basic patent in the radio field. In 1923,
Philips decided to become a 'systems supplier' instead of a
'components company'. This was a decision which was to have
far-reaching consequences. The research organization broadened its
scope into work on radio receiving and transmission. Early work was
also done into the development of television. |
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