Gordon Moore
Co-founder of Intel and originator of Moore's Law, predicting semiconductor scaling.
Chronology: 1929-01-03 – 2023-03-24
Origins & Early Life
Gordon Earle Moore (January 3, 1929 – March 24, 2023) was an American businessman, scientist, engineer, and the co-founder and emeritus chairman of Intel Corporation. He proposed Moore's law, which makes the observation that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit (IC) doubles about every two years. == Early life and education == Gordon Moore was born in 1929 as the second son of Walter Harold Moore (a constable and later undersheriff in San Mateo County) and Florence Almira "Mira" Williamson (a homemaker). When Moore started school in 1935, the faculty noted his introverted personality.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
His father accepted a promotion within the San Mateo County sheriff's office in 1939 and moved the family to Redwood City, California. In 1940, Moore received a chemistry set as a Christmas gift, which inspired him to become a chemist. From 1942 to 1946, Moore studied at Sequoia High School, where he was involved in athletic activities. Moore attended San José State College (San José State University) from 1946 to 1947, studying chemistry. He transferred to University of California, Berkeley in 1948, and graduated in 1950 with a bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
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