PerkinElmer, Inc., previously styled Perkin-Elmer, is an American global corporation that was founded in 1937 and originally focused on precision optics. Over the years it went into and out of several different businesses via acquisitions and divestitures; these included defense products, semiconductors, computer systems, and others. By the 21st century, PerkinElmer was focused in the business areas of diagnostics, life science research, food, environmental and industrial testing. Its capabilities include detection, imaging, informatics, and service. It produced analytical instruments, genetic testing and diagnostic tools, medical imaging components, software, instruments, and consumables for multiple end markets. PerkinElmer was part of the S&P 500 Index and operated in 190 countries.
Headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts
Perkin-Elmer designed recovery hook intended to salvage a sunken film capsule, 1972
Perkin Elmer Transmission Electron Microscope, c. 1973
Perkin Elmer 7700 Professional Computer, c. 1983
The MOS Technology 6502 is an 8-bit microprocessor that was designed by a small team led by Chuck Peddle for MOS Technology. The design team had formerly worked at Motorola on the Motorola 6800 project; the 6502 is essentially a simplified, less expensive and faster version of that design.
A MOS Technology 6502 processor in a DIP-40 plastic package. The four-digit date code indicates it was made in the 45th week (November) of 1985.
Motorola 6800 demonstration board built by Chuck Peddle and John Buchanan in 1974
A 1973 MOS Technology advertisement highlighting their custom integrated circuit capabilities
MOS Technology MCS6501, in white ceramic package, made in late August 1975