The Economic Times

In 1959, Otis Boykin patented a precision resistor designed for greater reliability; his resistor designs later drew interest from IBM and the US military

Otis Boykin, a valedictorian graduate of 1920, made remarkable strides in the field of electronics with his innovative inventions. In 1959, he patented a cost-effective and highly reliable precision resistor, a breakthrough in the industry. Additionally, in 1964, he created a control unit for pacemakers, significantly improving their cost and performance.