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Test your knowledge of electronics history.

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Q1: In what year did Hans R. Camenzind and Jim Ball first propose the 555 timer IC design?

Q2: Who created the world’s first battery?

Q3: Who was dubbed “The Wizard of Menlo Park”?

Q4: In which modern day country was Nikola Tesla Born?

Q5: On which day is Ada Lovelace day celebrated?

 

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  • Element 14's email won't let me email patkelly so here are my answers -

    Here are the answers to your “Test your knowledge of electronics history” challenge.

     

    Q1: In what year did Hans R. Camenzind and Jim Ball first propose the 555 timer IC design? 1970

     

    Q2: Who created the world’s first battery? Alessandro Volta

     

    Q3: Who was dubbed “The Wizard of Menlo Park”?  Thomas Alva Edison

     

    Q4: In which modern day country was Nikola Tesla Born?  Croatia

     

    Q5: On which day is Ada Lovelace day celebrated? October 7, 2011

     

    Regards,

     

    Gordon Margulieux

    Garmin AT - Salem, OR - USA

    1-503-391-3424

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  • Element 14's email won't let me email patkelly so here are my answers -

    Here are the answers to your “Test your knowledge of electronics history” challenge.

     

    Q1: In what year did Hans R. Camenzind and Jim Ball first propose the 555 timer IC design? 1970

     

    Q2: Who created the world’s first battery? Alessandro Volta

     

    Q3: Who was dubbed “The Wizard of Menlo Park”?  Thomas Alva Edison

     

    Q4: In which modern day country was Nikola Tesla Born?  Croatia

     

    Q5: On which day is Ada Lovelace day celebrated? October 7, 2011

     

    Regards,

     

    Gordon Margulieux

    Garmin AT - Salem, OR - USA

    1-503-391-3424

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