In an article in 1965, Moore predicted that with improvements in technology, the number of transistors on microchips had roughly doubled every year since integrated circuits were invented a few years before.
This prediction became “Moore’s Law”, helping the company focus their research and development resources in this direction.
“Integrated circuits will lead to such wonders as home computers – or at least terminals connected to a central computer – automatic controls for automobiles, and personal portable communications equipment,” Moore wrote in his paper, cited by news agency Reuters.
Chips have now become more efficient and less expensive – something that has helped drive the world’s technological progress bringing fortunes for companies like Apple, Facebook and Google.
‘Debt of gratitude’: Tim Cook
The world lost a giant in Gordon Moore, who was one of Silicon Valley’s founding fathers and a true visionary who helped pave the way for the technological revolution. All of us who followed owe him a debt of gratitude. May he rest in peace.
-Apple CEO Tim Cook
The world lost a giant in Gordon Moore, who was one of Silicon Valley’s founding fathers and a true visionary who h… https://t.co/64dFilzC5d
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) 1679709961000
His vision inspired many: Sundar Pichai
RIP Gordon Moore. His vision inspired so many of us to pursue technology, was an inspiration to me. Thoughts with his family and everyone at Intel.
– Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai
RIP Gordon Moore. His vision inspired so many of us to pursue technology, was an inspiration to me. Thoughts with h… https://t.co/byPC3UqEHq
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) 1679710198000
His legacy changed lives: Pat Gelsinger
Gordon Moore once said, “What can be done, can be outdone.” As stewards of his law, Intel will work relentlessly to exponentially outdo what he & Robert Noyce set out to do. He leaves behind a legacy that changed the lives of every person on the planet. His memory will live on.
– Intel CEO Patrick Paul Gelsinger
Gordon Moore once said, “What can be done, can be outdone.” As stewards of his law, Intel will work relentlessly to… https://t.co/MU5x9q4gP7
— Pat Gelsinger (@PGelsinger) 1679702695000
In 2023, Forbes magazine estimated Moore’s net worth at $7.2 billion.
