Since the introduction of the first electronic desktop calculator,
SHARP has led the way in the field of calculator technology. A history
of superior engineering, advanced functions, and innovative technologies
has made SHARP calculators and organizers the choice in all fields, the
world over.
And this year, we celebrate 40 years since the development
of one of our many original creations: the world's first all-transistor
desktop calculator.
Development and mass production of the world's first all-transistor desktop calculator.
Development of the world's first electronic desktop calculator incorporating ICs.
Marketing of the world's first electronic calculator incorporating ELSIs.
Development of the world's first electronic LCD
calculator, 1973.
Development and introduction of the world's first super-thin (1.6 mm) card-sized calculator.
Development and introduction of electronic organizer (Personal Information Tool).
Development and introduction of scientific calculators
with Advanced D.A.L. for educational market.
Development and introduction of graphing calculator
with a touch screen for educational market.
Development and introduction of electronic organizers with add-on software/contents.
Development and introduction of the world's first graphing calculator with a reversible keyboard.