XPost: sci.electronics, sci.electronics.basics, sci.electronics.design   
   From: baron@linuxmaniac.net   
      
   Rich Grise inscribed thus:   
      
   > On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:51:10 +0200, ronwer wrote:   
   >>   
   >> I am doing a study into the early use of silicon diodes in radar and   
   >> communication equipment during the Second World War.   
   >   
   > Did they even _have_ silicon diodes in WWII? I remember when they   
   > announced the first transistor, some time in the early 1950's.   
   >   
   > Thanks,   
   > Rich   
      
   Yes !  I have some devices that were made in the mid to late 40's.   
      
   Also if I can find them I have some pre war point contact detectors that   
   have screw terminals on the ends.   
      
   Baron.   
      
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