Semiconductor / Transistor (1947): Invented at Bell Labs by Bardeen, Brattain, and Shockley, the transistor is the fundamental building block of modern electronics. Replacing bulky, unreliable vacuum tubes, the transistor is a small semiconductor device that can amplify or switch electronic signals. Its miniaturization and reliability enabled the development of integrated circuits (ICs) and microchips, leading to the exponential growth described by Moore’s Law. Transistors form the core of computers, smartphones, and virtually all digital devices, processing information through binary logic. They are essential in telecommunications, medical equipment, automotive systems, and consumer electronics. The semiconductor industry, built on transistor technology, drives global innovation and economic growth. Without transistors, the digital revolution, the Internet, and artificial intelligence would be impossible. This invention miniaturized and democratized computing power, transforming society by making powerful technology portable, affordable, and ubiquitous, fundamentally reshaping communication, work, and daily life.
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