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Morgan Sparks

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American physical chemist (1916-2008)

United StatesScientistsLived 1916 to 2008 · aged 91
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Morgan Sparks was an American scientist and engineer who developed the microwatt bipolar junction transistor in 1951, which was a critical step in making transistors usable for every-day electronics. Sparks directed Sandia National Laboratories.

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Morgan Sparks (r) with Gordon K. Teal in 1953Morgan Sparks (r) with Gordon K. Teal in 1953

Awards 1

1977IEEE Jack A. Morton Award

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2008 · aged 91
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