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Jack Kilby

Jack Kilby (1923–2005) was an American inventor, university teacher and computer scientist.

Also recorded as Jack St. Clair Kilby; Jack S. Kilby; Jack Clair Kilby.

Jack Kilby in brief

Born
1923
Died
2005
Known for
inventor, university teacher, computer scientist, photographer, engineer and physicist
Place of birth
Jefferson City
Contents

Overview

Born at Jefferson City in 1923, died at Dallas in 2005.

In detail

Jack Kilby studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin–Madison. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is physics and electrical engineering.

Employment is recorded with Texas Instruments. Membership is recorded of National Academy of Engineering and American Philosophical Society.

Works named in the authority record are integrated circuit.

Distinctions recorded are IEEE Cledo Brunetti Award, National Medal of Technology and Innovation, Nobel Prize in Physics and Stuart Ballantine Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jack Kilby”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q182031: Jack Kilby

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