Transistor, Replica of World's First

Object Details

Manufacturer

AT&T Bell Laboratories

Summary

This is a replica of the world's first transistor, invented at AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1947. The transistor revolutionized the field of electronics, because it required far less space and consumed less power than a comparable vacuum tube. The implications for aerospace were obvious, although it took many years before reliable transistor circuits were available for air or space operatons.

This is a replica of the world's first transistor, which was made for the Museum by AT&T Bell Laboratories.

Credit Line

Gift of AT&T

Inventory Number

A19870206000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Germanium

Plexiglass

Non-Magnetic Metals

Adhesive

Paint

Dimensions

3-D (Overall): 7.6 × 6.3 × 4.6cm (3 × 2 1/2 × 1 13/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19870206000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ce6634e1-e07d-4274-b827-a8dd20371a0a