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Jack Kilby

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1923 — 2005

Explore the timeline of Jack Kilby, the American engineer and inventor who revolutionized modern electronics by creating the first integrated circuit. From his early days at Texas Instruments to winning the Nobel Prize in Physics, follow the key milestones in Kilby's life and career.

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Born November 8, 1923
Died June 20, 2005
Known as Electrical Engineer
Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

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