Recent #1960 news in the semiconductor industry

3 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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4 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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5 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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