Robert Noyce

Co-founder of Intel Corporation

Robert Noyce - Co-founder of Intel Corporation
Born

December 12th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

June 3rd, 1990
35 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An inventor and businessman, contributed to the development of the integrated circuit, which played a pivotal role in the microelectronics revolution. Co-founded Intel Corporation in 1968, which became a leading manufacturer of semiconductor chips. Noyce's innovations in silicon-based technology laid the groundwork for modern computing and contributed to the rapid growth of the personal computer industry. Noyce's work was acknowledged with various awards, including the National Medal of Technology.

Co-founded Intel Corporation

Pioneered the development of the integrated circuit

Received the National Medal of Technology

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