American physicist. 1923165438+1was born in Jepperson, Missouri on October 8th. 1947 received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois, and 1950 received a master of science degree from the University of Wisconsin. 1947 ~ 1958 served as the design director of global joint company. 1958 to 1970 served as assistant to the deputy manager of Texas instruments company. 1978, he became a professor at Texas A&M university. Kilby has obtained 50 integrated circuit patents. 1958 announced the manufacture of the first integrated circuit. Later, R.N. Noyce of Fairchild Company claimed to have made the first integrated circuit. The first pocket calculator was developed in 1966. He was awarded the Valentin Medal, the Sanov Medal, the National Science Medal, the Zvorekin Medal and the Dean's Alumni Award of the University of Illinois.