Recent #Memory Lane news in the semiconductor industry

7 months ago

➀ In September 1960, Electronics Weekly featured a story about the development of a new all-transistor general purpose computer, the GE-225, by International General Electric.

➁ The GE-225 was said to have a 'general compiler' programming technique that automatically translated words and symbols into machine language.

➂ The machine was claimed to be one-third less costly per computation than civil-sized computers of the time.

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7 months ago

➀ This article takes us back to 64 years ago when Electronics Weekly featured IBM's technique for storing 100kbits.

➁ The story, published on September 7th, 1960, highlighted a significant milestone in data storage technology.

➂ It serves as a reminder of the evolution of technology over the years.

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8 months ago

➀ This article discusses a cartoon from 64 years ago, featured in the October 5th, 1960, issue of Electronics Weekly.

➁ The cartoon is of historical significance and is a part of the archive of the publication.

➂ It is mentioned that the cartoon is from 1960, which highlights the evolution of the electronics industry over the years.

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10 months ago
➀ According to Mr. L. Berkley Davis, vice president and general manager of the electronic components division of the American General Electric corporation of New York, the sales of electronic valves and tubes in the USA this year are expected to total £300 million, and semiconductor sales are over £200 million. ➁ The story dates back to 63 years ago, when Electronics Weekly reported on January 25, 1960, about the sales of 385 million receiving tubes, 180 million transistors, and 11 million television picture tubes. ➂ Semiconductor sales, including transistors and rectifiers, are predicted to be 20% higher than in 1960.
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11 months ago
➀ Marconi held a party 64 years ago as recorded in Electronics Weekly's December 7th, 1960 edition. The event marked the retirement of the Hon. R. T. B. Wynn, the chief engineer of the BBC, who joined Marconi in 1922 and left for BBC in 1926. Among the guests were Sir Noel Ashbridge, a director of Marconi, and Mr. B. N. MacLarty, the company's chief engineer. ➁ The party celebrated the retirement of Mr. Wynn, who had spent 50 years in the radio industry and retired from Marconi as foreign manager at the end of 1956. Mr. F. N. Sutherland, the managing director, was also present. ➂ The article is a historical account of the event, highlighting the significance of Mr. Wynn's career and the social aspect of such executive gatherings.
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