About this episode

This episode explores the origins and impact of the transistor on modern electronics.

The tiny transistor revolutionized modern electronics, from radios to supercomputers. Discover its fascinating origins, unexpected twists, and the minds behind this world-changing invention. Watch now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• engineering
• electronics
• history of technology
• invention
• transistor

Keywords

• transistor
• electronics
• invention
• engineering
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cloud10

Products: transistor

Books & works: Incredible Engineering- Inventing the Transistor

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