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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fairchild_SemiconductorFairchild Semiconductor - Wikipedia

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   Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. was an American semiconductor company based in San Jose, California. It was founded in 1957 as a division of Fairchild Camera and Instrument by the " traitorous eight " who defected from Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory .

2. www.onsemi.com › PowerSolutions › contentON Semiconductor: Fairchild landing page

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   ON Semiconductor has acquired Fairchild. Together, we deliver a more extensive power product portfolio, a stronger presence in key markets of automotive, industrial and wireless, and increased technical and sales support.

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4. www.britannica.com › money › Fairchild-SemiconductorFairchild Semiconductor | Definition, History, & Facts ...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Fairchild Semiconductor, former American electronics company that shares credit with Texas Instruments Incorporated for the invention of the integrated circuit. Founded in 1957, Fairchild was among the earliest firms to successfully manufacture transistors and integrated circuits.

5. computerhistory.org › blog › fairchild-semiconductorFairchild Semiconductor: The 60th Anniversary of a Silicon ...

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   Sep 19, 2017 · Fairchild scientists, led by Bruce Deal, Andy Grove, and Ed Snow, pioneered reliable metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) production. Federico Faggin and Tom Klien built the first commercial silicon-gate devices.

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7. www.allaboutcircuits.com › news › the-traitorousThe “Traitorous Eight” and the Rise of Fairchild Semiconductor

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   Feb 28, 2022 · Learn how Fairchild Semiconductor, founded by eight former Shockley engineers, revolutionized the semiconductor industry with the integrated circuit. Discover the challenges, achievements, and legacy of the "Traitorous Eight" and their company.

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8. www.historytools.org › companies › the-history-ofThe Complete History of Fairchild Semiconductor: Silicon ...

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   Mar 26, 2024 · The semiconductor business models Fairchild defined underpin trillion dollar behemoths today like Apple, Nvidia and Qualcomm. And for the history books, Fairchild‘s story remains central to grasping how our digital age emerged.

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   How did Fairchild revolutionize the semiconductor industry?

   • Fairchild revolutionized the semiconductor industry, prompting the widespread adoption of silicon materials in lieu of germanium. It also helped thrust MOSFET technology into the limelight. Growing from a collective of eight upstarts, the company eventually amassed a workforce exceeding 11,000.

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   Where is Fairchild Semiconductor located?

   • On April 10, 2016, Fairchild Semiconductor moved its headquarters from San Jose (3030 Orchard Pkwy.) to Sunnyvale (1272 Borregas Ave.). On September 19, 2016, ON Semiconductor and Fairchild Semiconductor jointly announced that ON Semiconductor had completed its announced $2.4 billion cash acquisition of Fairchild.

   Fairchild Semiconductor - Wikipedia

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   What is a Fairchild IC?

   • Fairchild co-founder Robert Noyce conceived the idea of using aluminum metal deposited on top of Hoerni’s layer of glass to selectively interconnect transistors, resistors, and other components formed in the underlying silicon wafer to create an integrated electronic circuit (IC).

   Fairchild Semiconductor: The 60th Anniversary of a Silicon Valley

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   Does Fairchild Semiconductor still exist?

   • But while Fairchild Semiconductor no longer operates as an independent player, its legacy looms large over Silicon Valley. Critical innovations like the planar process, integrated circuit, and charge-coupled device redefined what was possible in electronics over the latter 20th century.

   The Complete History of Fairchild Semiconductor: Silicon Valley Pioneer

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10. archive.computerhistory.org › resources › accessThe Legacy of Fairchild - Computer History Museum

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    Learn how Fairchild Semiconductor pioneered the planar process, the monolithic integrated circuit, and CMOS technology that shaped the computer and communications revolution. Explore eight exhibits in the Visible Storage gallery that showcase Fairchild's products and innovations.