Jean Hoerni invented the Planar process in 1957. The Planar process is a manufactring process used in the semiconductor industry to build individual componets of a transistor, and in turn, connect those transitors together. It is the primary process by which modern intehrated circuts are built. Jean Hoerni developed the process while working at Fairchild Semiconductor.
The invention of the Planar Process has lead to integrated circuits and due to size and low cost i beleive it was the major enabler for teh sucsess of digital technology. We use digital technology in our everyday lives. I personally use technology for alot of thigs in my everyday life. I use a computer, cell phone, television, and radio.
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planar_process
2. http://www.computerhistory.org/semiconductor/timeline/1959-invention-of-the-planar-manufacturing-process-24.html
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