In 1957, the Fairchild Semiconductor division was started with plans to make silicon transistors at a time when germanium was still the most common material for semiconductor use.

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Patricia A. Fairchild 95 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Pickering House. She was born on July 13, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Donald and …

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Jan 16, 2026 · Founded in 1957 in Santa Clara, California, Fairchild was among the earliest firms to successfully manufacture transistors and integrated circuits. Its final headquarters were in …

Mar 26, 2024 · But while Fairchild Semiconductor no longer operates as an independent player, its legacy looms large over Silicon Valley. Critical innovations like the planar process, …

ICs developed by Fairchild helped the United States win the race to the moon and revolutionized the computer industry. Dozens of notable companies in Silicon Valley, including Intel and …

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Learn more about the companies that spun off from the legendary Fairchild Semiconductor. Read about their founding, growth, often spectacular success, and sometimes decline.