Jack Kilby
Engineer, Nobel Prize-winning inventor
Born
November 8th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
June 20th, 2005
19 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American physicist and engineer developed the first integrated circuit in 1958, which laid the groundwork for modern electronics. This innovation significantly advanced computing technology and contributed to the growth of the semiconductor industry. In 2000, received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the invention of the integrated circuit. Collaborated with Texas Instruments during his career, further innovating in the fields of electronics and computing. Participated in various engineering projects and contributed to the development of handheld electronic devices.
Developed the first integrated circuit
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000
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