Beckman agreed to back Shockley 's efforts in this area , under the umbrella of his company , Beckman Instruments .
Texas Instruments had recently started production of silicon transistors ( in 1954 ) , and Shockley thought he could do one better .
Beckman agreed to back Shockley 's efforts in this area , under the umbrella of Shockley 's company , Beckman Instruments .
Texas Instruments had recently started production of silicon transistors ( in 1954 ) , and Shockley thought he could do one better .