Robert H. Dennard
Electrical engineer and inventor of DRAM
Born
September 5th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
2024
1 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed to the development of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), a form of computer memory widely used in computers and devices. Received several awards for innovation in the field of electrical engineering. Held a prominent position at IBM, where many pioneering advancements in semiconductor technology occurred. The invention has significantly influenced computing technology and the electronics industry.
Invented dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)
Worked at IBM on semiconductor technologies
Received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation
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