The 1980s

The 1980s bring devices that many Czechs remember very well and some of them still use them. Western license products are made in higher numbers than before, which was already a common practice in other socialist countries. Integrated circuits are widely used, but unfortunately, our industry only managed to copy Western semiconductors. TV production is kept in good condition - modern semiconductor TV sets with up-to-date picture tubes are made. After the fall of socialism in 1989, the production of consumer electronics quickly comes to an end. Some new designs are brought to the market, but the customers are not interested. Only the TV production in Orava continues until the 21st century. Other Tesla factories are privatised and either switch to industrial production or entirely disappear.