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First Silicon Transistor Developed

Scientists at Bell Labs are testing the first silicon transistor, a breakthrough that could replace bulkier, less reliable germanium transistors in electronics.

Year 1954
Date 5/1
Location Bell Labs, Texas, United States
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC
tax:foundational-computing-hardware

Key Figures

Dr. Gordon Teal Lab Assistant Senior Scientist Junior Engineer

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