1950's Technology

By Madlynn
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    1950's Technology

  • Video Tape Recorder

    Video Tape Recorder
    Charles Ginsburg invented the first video tape recorder (VTP), it was used to record television and to rebroadcast to large audiences.

  • Transistor Radio

    Transistor Radio
    Texas Instruments invented the transistor radio which was used as radios for cars, they were small and portable.

  • Solar Cell

    Solar Cell
    Chaplin, Fuller, and Pearson invented the solar cell. It was used to convert sunlight to electricity.

  • Integrated Circuit

    Integrated Circuit
    Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce invented the integrated circuit. This circuit serves as an amplifier, oscillator, counter, voltage regulator, timer, and memory, and can replace circuits made up of separate components.

  • The Microchip

    The Microchip
    Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce (again) invented the microchip. These microchips are now used in phones, cars, gaming consoles, and different kinds of medical equipment.