18) Transistor:
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For many, the invention of the transistor marked one of the defining moments in history. Virtually all scientific advancements of the last 60 years were made possible because of the transistor. Its ability to amplify and/or switch electronic signals, in addition to its low cost, flexibility, and reliability have made the transistor integral to the modern field of electronics.
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