Intel Co-founder Gordon Moore Has Passed Away at Age 94

Gordon Moore's contributions to the field of technology have been immense, from co-founding Intel Corporation to formulating Moore's Law, which has driven the exponential growth of computing power over the last several decades. He was a trailblazer whose legacy will be felt for generations to come.

Moore's Law, first introduced in a paper published in 1965, has become the driving force behind the rapid advancement of computer technology. It states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles every two years, while the cost of computers is halved, leading to smaller and more powerful devices, from smartphones to supercomputers. This has had a profound impact on the entire technology industry, spurring innovation and competition among manufacturers to create faster, smaller, and more efficient chips.

Gordon Moore's co-founding of Intel Corporation has led to numerous breakthroughs in microchip design and manufacturing, making computing more accessible and affordable for people around the world. Even 50 years later, the semiconductor industry remains inspired by his work.

During his lifetime, Moore also dedicated his focus and energy to philanthropy, particularly environmental conservation, science and patient care improvements. Along with his wife of 72 years, he established the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, which has donated more than $5.1 billion to charitable causes since its founding in 2000....

Though he never aspired to be a household name, Gordon's vision and his life's work enabled the phenomenal innovation and technological developments that shape our everyday lives," said foundation president Harvey Fineberg. "Yet those historic achievements are only part of his legacy. His and Betty's generosity as philanthropists will shape the world for generations to come.

Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, said, "Gordon Moore defined the technology industry through his insight and vision. He was instrumental in revealing the power of transistors, and inspired technologists and entrepreneurs across the decades. We at Intel remain inspired by Moore's Law and intend to pursue it until the periodic table is exhausted...."

Prior to establishing Intel, Moore and Noyce participated in the founding of Fairchild Semiconductor, where they played central roles in the first commercial production of diffused silicon transistors and later the world's first commercially viable integrated circuits. The two had previously worked together under William Shockley, the co-inventor of the transistor and founder of Shockley Semiconductor, which was the first semiconductor company established in what would become Silicon Valley.

While it is difficult to lose someone who has made such a significant impact on the world, we can take comfort in the fact that Gordon Moore's contributions will continue to shape the future of technology for years to come. May he rest in peace.