Brief history of the transistor - Bardeen, Brattain or Shockley?

Brief history of the transistor - Bardeen, Brattain or Shockley?

Reading time: 2 minute Transistors have transformed the world of electronics and have had a huge impact on the design of electrical and electronic devices, especially the computer. By replacing bulky and inappropriate tubes with transistors, computers can now perform the same functions, using less power and saving space. The name transistor comes from "trans" which stands for transmitter and "zistor" which stands for resistor.