His success story is not just unique, it is one of a kind. The famous billionaire Gordon Moore has greatly benefited mankind with his revolutionary inventions. And the point is not that he showed everyone the “Silicon Valley” and created the largest production corporation, which made him one of the wealthiest people on the planet. American Gordon Moore has always sought to create something new and make unusual discoveries. He did not want to modernize what was already invented by someone. This is probably the secret of his success.
So who is he, Gordon Moore, and thanks to what inventions he became famous throughout the world? Consider these issues in more detail.
Curriculum Vitae
Gordon Moore is a native of the California city of San Francisco (USA). He was born in 1929 on January 3. Having received a certificate of maturity, the young man successfully passed exams at the San Jose State University, but he studied there for only two years.
Then Gordon transferred to the University of Berkeley (California) and, having received a diploma, began to work in the above university, having reached the degree of Bachelor of Chemistry. In 1954, the young man became already a doctor of sciences in physics and chemistry, but at a technological institute. Shortly before that, he got a job as an employee of the Laboratory of Applied Physics at D. Hopkins University.
In 1956, Gordon Moore, whose biography is of great interest to aspiring entrepreneurs, is enlisted in the staff at the Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory research center (Palo Alto city) under the supervision of physicist William Shockley.
Personal business
After some time, Gordon has friction and conflicts with the head of the laboratory. Moore and seven other colleagues (including Robert Goyson, Gordon’s future partner) decide to quit Shockley Research Center and establish their own structure.
So, in the fall of 1957, the company Fairchild Semiconductor appeared. Gordon will soon head the engineering department, and Robert Neuss will create a “revolutionary” product for that time - a microcircuit. And although some attribute this “know-how” to another inventor - Jack Kilby (he applied for a patent for it), but in fact Noyce got it ahead by a month and made a chip using his own technology, however, he did not bother to draw up documents for his invention in time. In general, Noyce's product and Kilby's product were not much different from each other.
Law "Mura"
In the late 1950s, Gordon Moore, whose quotes today have enormous practical applications in business, will head the company’s department, which will start creating the “npn” transistor. In the mid-60s, he had in his hands a new microcircuit equipped with 60 transistors, although until recently Fairchild Semiconductor manufactured classic models with 30 transistors. Through simple arithmetic, the physicist calculated that after several decades the number of transistors on the chip will increase significantly. This distinctive feature just formed the basis of the Mura law, which was finalized in the 70s. Its essence was reduced to a simple regularity - the amount of computer memory doubles every 24 months. This is the conclusion Gordon Moore made.
Quotes from the future Intel founder, such as, for example: “Do not avoid failures. The faster you come across them, the faster you will succeed ”and“ A born entrepreneur is able to build a business from scratch, ”and today more than ever they have wide practical application for those who seek financial independence.
But Gordon Moore could not even think that the law he discovered applies not only to PC memory, but also to other performance attributes, for example, process speed and dimensions of microcircuits. Thanks to the regularity that the scientist singled out, unique discoveries were made in the field of technology. Yes, after some time more technological laws will be invented, but the discovery of a physicist will always occupy an honorable place in history.
History of Intel
In 1968, two experienced engineers, Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, suddenly broke off a contract with Fairchild Semiconductor. Their colleagues were completely perplexed by their act, which was akin to madness. But scientists took such an odious step consciously, because they wanted to open a business "for two." They wanted to create a company in the area known as Silicon Valley.
But physicists are faced with a commonplace problem, namely: where to get the money to open an enterprise? It was necessary to look for an investor. Having drawn up a business plan on paper, which fit on one page of an A-4 sheet, entrepreneurs went to financial tycoon Arthur Rock in San Francisco. He was carried away by their idea, understanding perfectly what achievements these two geniuses could achieve. As a result, he invested $ 2.5 million in the project. So the world famous Intel company arose.
Initially, the company staff was small. The companions took a secretary and another employee. It turned out to be Andrew Grove - a colleague at Fairchild Semiconductor. Formally, the reins of Intel were concentrated in the hands of Robert Noyce, and Gordon Moore got the post of vice president. In the mid-70s, he became executive director and president of the company all rolled into one.
Revolutionary breakthrough
Scientists have made every effort to ensure that Intel has become the world's largest supplier of semiconductors. Thanks to the efforts of the company's employees, a microprocessor was invented - the main element in a personal computer. This happened in 1971, then Intel developed the ROM. Today, her products are "branded."
Undoubtedly, the companies of Gordon Moore in their importance can stand on the same podium with such modern giants as Microsoft and Apple.
The inventor for a long time at Intel served as chief executive officer, and in 1997 he was given the status: "Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors."
Regalia and rewards
Gordon Moore for many years of fruitful activity has received a number of awards and distinctions. He is a member of the National Academy of Technical Sciences and leads the Board of Trustees at the University of California Technology . In the early 90's, for a high achievement in the field of technology, the scientist was awarded the National Medal. In 2011, Moore's financial condition was estimated at almost $ 4 billion, and he does not spare money for charity.
It is known that in 2001, a scientist, along with his wife, donated $ 600 million to the California Institute of Technology to develop scientific thought.