"Semiconductor Performance Doubles Every 2 Years"
Co-founded Intel in 1968
Gordon Moore, co-founder of the American semiconductor company Intel and the creator of "Moore's Law," which states that semiconductor performance doubles every two years, passed away on the 24th (local time) at the age of 94.
According to foreign media, Intel announced that Moore peacefully passed away at his home in Hawaii, surrounded by his family.
Moore, a semiconductor developer who graduated from the California Institute of Technology, co-founded Intel in Silicon Valley in 1968 and led it to become the overwhelming number one in the global semiconductor market.
Earlier, in 1965, Moore gained attention by predicting the so-called "Moore's Law," which states that the performance of semiconductor integrated circuits doubles approximately every two years.
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, said, "Gordon Moore defined the technology industry through his insight and vision. He played a crucial role in unlocking the power of the transistor and inspired engineers and entrepreneurs for decades."
He also said, "Intel is inspired by Moore's Law and will pursue it until the periodic table is exhausted. Gordon's vision lives on as Intel's true North Star, improving the lives of everyone on Earth through the power of technology."
Meanwhile, in 2000, Moore and his wife established the "Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation" to support scientific advancement and environmental protection efforts.
The business magazine Forbes estimated Moore's net worth at $4.1 billion (approximately 5.3 trillion KRW) in 2013.
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