CHM Revolution

Date Introduced

1960 ca.

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

overall: 1 1/4 in x 6 in x 1 1/2 in

Manufacturer

Fairchild Semiconductor

Credit Line

Gift of Lars V. Lunn

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Object ID

102690031

Silicon transistors and diodes are made on wafers, sliced from single crystal ingots grown from molten material. The ability to operate from - 55°C to +125°C, made silicon an essential component of the U.S. space program.