Technology Timeline

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  • The first silicon transistor was invented at Bell Labs

    The first silicon transistor was invented at Bell Labs
    This replaced vacuum tubes and began the trend of miniaturization.
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    Technology Decade Timeline

  • Kathleen Booth invented assembly. The first programming language introduced

    Kathleen Booth invented assembly. The first programming language introduced
    Assembly was a way to communicate with the machine in pseudo-english instead of Binary. This is still used today.

  • Joy Forrester invented RAMCS

    Joy Forrester invented RAMCS
    Now known as RAM.This began to enhance computer performance.

  • The TRADIC was invented.

    The TRADIC was invented.
    The TRADIC became the first transistorized digital computer with no vacuum tubes. This pushed hardware and software aspects of computing.

  • John Backus invented Fortran

    John Backus invented Fortran
    Fortran became the first programming language. This streamlined programming, and paved the way for modern programming languages and computing. This is also widely used and allows us to get more done in less time.

  • Jack Kilby instruments invention of the integrated circuit.

    Jack Kilby instruments invention of the integrated circuit.
    Integrated circuits sparked a hardware revolution which paved the way for other electronic devices could be invented. This began to enhance computer performance in a more compact way.