Robert H. Dennard

Electrical engineer and inventor of DRAM

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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