Paul C. Donnelly
Scientist and Engineer in Electronics
Born
March 28th, 1923
102 years ago
Died
March 12th, 2014
11 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to advancements in electronic engineering and systems. Worked extensively in the field of microelectronics, focusing on device physics and design, which included semiconductor technology. Played a crucial role in various research projects leading to advancements in integrated circuits and systems for telecommunications. Authored numerous publications that provided insights into the development of electronic materials and performance enhancements.
Contributed to the development of semiconductor technology
Authored influential research papers in microelectronics
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