What did Jack Kilby help create at Texas Instruments in 1958?
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Integrated Circuit
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Answer
Integrated circuits, also known as microchips or silicon chips, are miniaturized electronic circuits composed of interconnected transistors, resistors, capacitors, and diodes fabricated on a semiconductor material, usually silicon. Jack Kilby's invention in 1958 revolutionized the electronics industry, paving the way for the development of compact electronic devices we rely on today, including smartphones, computers, and digital cameras.
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