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Gordon Moore

American businessman and engineer
American businessman and engineer

Gordon Earle Moore was the co-founder of Intel Corporation. He is known for proposing Moore's law, stating the doubling of transistors in an IC every two years.

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1929-01-03
Birth of Gordon E. Moore

Gordon E. Moore, the founding father of Silicon Valley, was born on January 3, 1929 in San Francisco, California. He later became a successful engineer, entrepreneur, and manager, known for his contributions to the computing industry.

1943
Gordon Moore's Chemistry Set

In 1943, as a child, Gordon Moore developed a passion for chemistry and explosions while playing with a neighbor's chemistry set, possibly similar to the A. C. Gilbert No. 1 'Chemistry Outfit for Boys.'

1947
Membership in the Traitorous Eight

Gordon E. Moore was a member of the 'Traitorous Eight' in 1947. This group of engineers played a key role in the founding of Silicon Valley and the development of the semiconductor industry.

1950-03-27
Got Married

Gordon Moore got married to Betty.

1950-05-23
B.S degree

Gordon Moore completed his Bachelor of Science degree.

1952
Gordon Moore transfers to the University of California at Berkeley

After two years at San Jose State University, Gordon Moore transferred to the University of California at Berkeley where he pursued a degree in Chemistry.

1954
Gordon Moore earns a doctorate in physical chemistry

Gordon Moore completed his doctorate in physical chemistry at the California Institute of Technology in 1954, furthering his academic pursuits in the field of chemistry.

1956
Moore completes post-doctoral work at Johns Hopkins University

In 1956, Gordon Moore finished his post-doctoral work at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

1957-05-11
Co-founding of Fairchild Semiconductor

On May 11, 1957, Gordon Moore co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor.

1959-09-16
Birth of Gordon Moore's son

Gordon Moore's son was born on September 16, 1959.

1960
Invention of the planar process

In 1960, Gordon Moore made a significant contribution to the field of semiconductor technology by inventing the planar process. This process involved creating a smooth silicon dioxide surface for printing circuits of the first integrated circuit.

1961
Development of the first integrated circuit

In 1961, Gordon Moore played a key role in the development of the first integrated circuit. This innovation marked a milestone in the history of technology and paved the way for modern microelectronics.

1965-04-19
Moore's Law

Moore's Law was introduced on April 19, 1965, by Gordon Moore, predicting the exponential growth of semiconductor technology.

1968-07
Formation of Intel

In July of 1968, Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce established a new semiconductor company called Intel after growing unhappy with the management at Fairchild. This marked the beginning of Intel's journey to become a leader in producing microprocessors.

1975
Moore's Technological Contributions at Intel

In 1975, as Executive Vice President of Intel, Gordon Moore made significant technological contributions that propelled the firm to success in the microchip memory business. He led Intel to dominate the market for DRAM memory chips and pioneered the development of EPROM memory chips, laying the foundation for Flash memory. Additionally, Moore played a key role in the creation of Intel's first commercially successful microprocessor.

1976
Election to National Academy of Engineering

In 1976, Gordon Moore was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering for his significant contributions to semiconductor devices ranging from transistors to microprocessors.

1979-04-11
Became Chairman and CEO

On April 11, 1979, Gordon Moore became the Chairman and CEO of Intel.

1987
Gordon Moore steps down as CEO of Intel

In 1987, Gordon Moore stepped down from his position as the CEO of Intel, the world's largest chip maker, after contributing significantly to the company's success.

1990-04-13
Received the national medal of technology

On April 13, 1990, Dr. Moore was awarded the national medal of technology.

1994-10-15
Became chairman of Caltech's board of trustees

On October 15, 1994, Dr. Moore assumed the position of chairman of Caltech's board of trustees.

1997-12-27
Named Chairman Emeritus of Intel Corporation

In 1997, he was given the title of Chairman Emeritus at Intel Corporation.

1998-05-07
Inducted as Fellow of the Computer History Museum

In 1998, he was honored by being inducted as a Fellow of the Computer History Museum.

2000
Creation of Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

In 2000, Gordon and Betty Moore established the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation with a significant donation, focusing on supporting scientific research, environmental conservation, and Bay Area concerns.

2001-06-26
Donation by Gordon Moore & his wife

On June 26, 2001, Gordon Moore and his wife made a significant donation.

2002-01-16
Received Bower Award for Business Leadership

On January 16, 2002, Moore was honored with the prestigious Bower Award for Business Leadership.

2002-06-24
SIA Congratulates Intel's Gordon Moore for Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom

On June 24, 2002, the Semiconductor Industry Association congratulated Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2003
Election as Fellow of AAAS

In 2003, he was honored by being elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

2004
Receiving Perkin Medal

In 2004, Gordon Moore was awarded the Perkin Medal by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) for his contributions to innovation.

2005-03-09
Moore's Views on Nanoelectronics Challenges

Gordon E. Moore expressed his thoughts on the tough challenges faced by nanoelectronics in an article by Michael Kanellos on March 9, 2005.

2005-04-17
The Fairchild Chronicles

A DVD chronicling the story of Silicon Valley's seminal startup, Fairchild, was released on April 17, 2005.

2005-11-04
Receiving Marconi Society Lifetime Achievement Award

On November 4, 2005, he was awarded The Marconi Society Lifetime Achievement Award.

2006-01-20
Transcript of Interview with Gordon E. Moore and Jay T. Last

An interview conducted by David C. Brock and Christophe Lécuyer with Gordon E. Moore and Jay T. Last at Woodside, California. The interview took place on January 20, 2006.

2007-12-06
Donation for World's Largest Optical Telescope Construction

Gordon Moore and his wife contributed $200 million to Caltech and the University of California for building the world's largest optical telescope.

2008-09-21
Awarded the 2008 IEEE Medal

Received the 2008 IEEE Medal for significant contributions in the field of technology and innovation.

2009
Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy

In 2009, Gordon Moore and his wife were honored with the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, recognizing their significant philanthropic efforts and contributions to various causes.

2010
Dan David Prize

In 2010, Gordon Moore was honored with the Dan David Prize for his exceptional work in the areas of Computers and Telecommunications.

2011
Gordon Moore featured in the documentary film Something Ventured

In 2011, Gordon Moore was showcased in the documentary film Something Ventured, highlighting his significant role in the technology and venture capital industry.

2014-07
Gordon Moore and Arthur Rock Oral History Panel Interview

Gordon Moore and Arthur Rock participated in an oral history panel interview in California in July 2014.

2016-10-21
Gordon E. Moore Retired from Intel

Gordon E. Moore retired as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, assuming the role of Chairman Emeritus at Intel.

2023-03-24
Death of Gordon Moore

Gordon Earle Moore, the architect of our Digital World, passed away at the age of 94. He was known for his contributions to science and technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and philanthropy. Moore was also a prominent figure in the business world and a dedicated family man.

2023-03-26
Gordon E. Moore Dies at 94

Gordon E. Moore, the co-founder of Intel and the visionary behind Moore's Law, passed away at the age of 94.

2023-04-09
Gordon Moore's Death Announcement in The New York Times

The New York Times reported the death of Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Intel, at the age of 94.

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