In a special event held in the conference room of ADI Beijing this morning, time and space seemed to twist! Dozens of ADI engineers joined forces with IEEE CEO Jan Van der Spiegel, taking a fascinating journey through the history of the transistor — from its 1947 invention to the first CMOS circuits in 1963, and all the way to 2025. Together with ADI friends, they explored the past and future of CMOS integrated circuits over a cup of coffee.
ADI engineers gathered in the Beijing office meeting room for an exclusive session. They listened intently as Professor Jan Van der Spiegel, a legendary figure in the electronics industry, shared his insights. Known for his groundbreaking work, he is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a former head of the department. He has also served as Associate Dean and played a key role in the IEEE Solid State Circuits Society.
Jan Van der Spiegel received his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. in mechanical and electrical engineering from the University of Leuven, Belgium. His research spans digital-analog hybrid VLSI design, CMOS vision sensors, bio-inspired image sensors, low-power brain-computer interfaces, and micro-sensor technology. With over 180 publications and four patents, he is a true pioneer in the field.
During the lecture, he took everyone back to the golden era of innovation. From the first transistor in 1947, to the birth of the integrated circuit in 1959, the first CMOS circuit in 1963, Moore’s Law in 1965, the first microprocessor in 1971, and the billion-transistor chip in 2006, he walked through the milestones that shaped the world we live in today.
He then shifted focus to the future, discussing how advanced CMOS circuits are evolving and what challenges lie ahead. He highlighted emerging technologies beyond CMOS and how they could revolutionize the next generation of devices. The session was not just informative but also inspiring, leaving everyone eager to explore new possibilities.
Professor Van der Spiegel concluded by saying that ICs have transformed the world over the past 70 years, and this change is accelerating. Technologies going beyond CMOS are on the horizon, and with increasingly affordable, low-power transistors, new applications are opening up. Circuit designers who can integrate multidisciplinary knowledge and master new technologies will continue to shape the future and make a real impact on life and the environment.
Due to space limitations, we couldn’t cover everything, but we hope this glimpse into the past and future of integrated circuits sparks your curiosity. Feel free to leave a comment below and join the conversation!
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