Telefunken: Rise and Fall of a German Electronics Pioneer

For much of the 20th century, Telefunken was one of the most influential names in the European electronics industry. Founded in 1903 as a joint venture between Siemens & Halske and AEG, the company shaped early radio technology, radar systems, professional broadcasting equipment, and later the first generation of European semiconductor components. Few German companies have influenced the continent's technological landscape as profoundly as Telefunken