This could be done in part, because the equipment was very inexpensive. Not much money was involved in tooling so that basic changes of that type could be accomplished.
-- Jack Kilby
   
Jack Kilby   Name:
Jack Kilby
Type:
Scientist
Nationality:
American
Birth:
November 8, 1923
Death:
June 20, 2005
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