But in 1951, Shockley improved upon the original idea with a junction transistor. The importance of this small item gradually sank in. The transistor was a solid (thus the term "solid-state ...

The first transistor, invented in 1947, was the point-contact transistor. William Shockley improved on this design with his junction transistor, a three-layer sandwich of different types of ...

Despite the transistor’s superior performance ... It is a fascinating look into the history of an iconic electronics brand and a window into another world that, honestly, wasn’t that long ...

It highlights the development of the transistor, automatic dialing systems, and coaxial cable, showcasing how these innovations have improved telephone service. The film emphasizes the commitment ...

However, his global fame was to come for a different reason. He had also invented the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) around the same time. The device combined the virtues of two other ...

Gordon Moore's prediction made over 40 years ago, that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit would double roughly every 24 months, continues to be the guiding principle of the ...