Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, has died at the age of 94

Gordon Moorean industry leader Microprocessors And one of the founders IntelThe company said, at the time, the semiconductor industry’s largest death on Friday at the age of 94.

Moore Titans was in technological transformation From the modern era by helping companies achieve smaller, more powerful chips. engineer by profession, Co-founder of Intel Corporation in July 1968 and eventually served as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board.

Matt MooreSurrounded by his family at his home in Hawaii.

The Santa Clara, California-based company was well-known in its early years Continuous innovation To become one of the most important technology companies.

Moore is credited with the theory, which was later christened as “Moore’s Law”, According to the integrated circuit will double its power every year, which he later recalculated every two years. The axiom has stuck around for decades in industrial jargon and has become synonymous with the rapid technological advancement of the modern world.

Moore retired from Intel in 2006.

during his life, He has donated more than $5.1 billion to charitable causes Through the foundation he set up with his wife, Betty, to whom he was married for 72 years.

“Although he never aspired to be a household name, Gordon’s vision and work brought to life the tremendous innovation and technological advances that shape our lives every day,” said Harvey Weinberg, President, Gordon & Betty Moore.

Intel leaders surrendered Greetings to Moore.

He was decisive in the revelation power transistors Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, said:

He left behind a legacy that changed the lives of every person on the planet. Your memory will live onGelsinger added on his Twitter account.