Paul Trevor Collard (7 July 1952 – 28 December 2005) was an

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and founded U.S. Robotics in 1976 with Casey Cowell and Steve Muka.

Early life

Paul Collard was born in

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, to Roy and Margaret Collard. He went to the Weston-super-Mare Grammar School for Boys, and later graduated from

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with a degree in applied physics where he met his future wife.

U.S Robotics

While working at the University of Chicago's Computation Center, Paul joined up with Casey Cowell, Stephen Muka, Stan Metcalf, and Tom Rossen to form U.S. Robotics. Paul began designing modems using the digital Design skills he learned at the University of Sussex . Paul left U.S. Robotics in 1987.

Midway Labs

After attending a lecture at the University of Chicago on solar power, Paul left to start Midway Labs a solar power company using Roland Winston's

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to build concentrator solar electric panels.

Personal life

Paul Collard married Rebecca Janowitz from

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. They have two children, named Daniel and Aaron.

External links

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U.S. Robotics History
'' - On USR's website
History of U.S. Robotics

Major milestones of University of Chicago Alumni

University of Chicago magazine Obituary
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