In 1970, Intel released the first dynamic random access memory chip, the 1103. By the end of 1971, Intel had delivered the chip to 14 of the 18 leading computer manufacturers. It became the world's best selling memory chip and it took over the magnetic core memory industry.
But, before all this success became a reality, Intel faced many problems. Before the 1103 was created, the i1102 came into the computer industry. The product was unsuccessful because it needed substrate bias, yields were low, and it caused the devices to have very small operating margins. The 11003 was created as a solution to these problems; however, this chip had its problems too. When the package for the memory chip was heated, it produced moisture which in turn seeped into the inside of the package ruining the memory chip. Many people tried and failed at finding a soultion to this problem, one being Craig Barrett. Barrett, however, was asked to come back to the company after being fired and led the company to success. The 1103 and its manufacterers had a rocky path to success.