Jack Kilby 

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Jack Kilby, an engineer and recipient of the Nobel Prize for physics (along with Robert Noyce) is largely responsible for creating the modern integrated circuit (also called a microchip), as well as several other inventions throughout his life.

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Early Life

After completing his high school education Jack joined his family’s alma mater, attending the University of Illinois and studying electrical engineering.

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Career

– Globe Union Inc. – Texas Instruments – Texas A&M

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What is Jack Kilby Known for?

Integrated Circuit – Jack Kilby is the man responsible for the invention of the integrated circuit (also known as the microchip).

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Jack Kilby: Awards and Achievements

– Election to the IEEE Fellow – 1966 – IEEE David Sarnoff Award – 1966 – Co-Recipient of the Franklin Institute’s Stuart Ballantine Medal – 1966

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