Otis Boykin
Otis Boykin (August 29, 1920 – March 13, 1982) was an American inventor and engineer.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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