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Key Milestones in Electronics

1879 – Invention of the Light Bulb

Thomas Edison revolutionized lighting by creating a practical electric light bulb.

Edison's light bulb

1895 – Discovery of X-rays

Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays, paving the way for electronic imaging and diagnostics.

X-rays

1904 – Vacuum Tube Invented

John Ambrose Fleming invents the vacuum tube diode, critical for early radios and computers.

Vacuum tube

1947 – Invention of the Transistor

Bell Labs invents the transistor, leading to compact, powerful electronics.

Transistor

1958 – First Integrated Circuit

Jack Kilby creates the first IC, combining multiple components into one chip.

Integrated Circuit

1971 – First Microprocessor

Intel 4004 launches, starting the personal computer era.

Intel 4004 Microprocessor

2007 – Rise of Smartphones

Apple releases the first iPhone, integrating computing and communication like never before.

Samsung