Otis Boykin

Otis Boykin (August 29, 1920 – March 13, 1982) was an American inventor and engineer.

Early life and education

Boykin was born in Dallas, Texas. He attended Fisk University and the Illinois Institute of Technology, but had to drop out because his family could not afford the tuition.

Career

Despite not having a formal degree, Boykin pursued a career in electronics and invented a number of devices. He is best known for his work on the pacemaker. His other inventions include a variable resistor used in guided missiles and small component thick-film resistors for computers.

Inventions

Boykin's most famous invention was a control unit for the pacemaker. His invention used electrical impulses to maintain a regular heartbeat. Boykin's other inventions were primarily in the field of electronics, including a type of resistor, a burglar-proof cash register, a chemical air filter, and an electronic resistor used in controlled missiles and other devices.

Legacy

Boykin's inventions are still used in many electronic devices today. His work on the pacemaker has saved countless lives, and his other inventions have had a significant impact on the electronics industry.

See also

• List of African-American inventors and scientists
• History of electronic engineering

External links

• Biography of Otis Boykin

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