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The origin of the shmoo plot is unclear. It is referenced in a 1966 [[IEEE]] paper.<ref>[https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/5217603/ The Sensitivity Function in Variability Analysis], Charles Belove, [[IEEE]] Transactions on Reliability, Volume R-15, Issue 2, August 1966.</ref> Another early reference is in manuals for [[IBM 2365 Processor Storage]].<ref>[https://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/roger.broughton/museum/corestore/ram64k.htm 64KByte gate in a Core Storage Unit], Virtual Museum, [[Newcastle University]]. According to the [https://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/roger.broughton/museum/index.htm Virtual Museum] page, this computer was installed in 1967.</ref>

The invention of the shmoo plot is sometimes credited to VLSI Hall Of Fame inductee [[Robert Huston]] (1941-20061941–2006).<ref>[https://www.chiphistory.org/TCI%20All_Stars-Hall_of_Fame%20161212.pdf VLSIresearch’s CHIP MAKING INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME], VLSI Research Inc.</ref> But this is unlikely because Huston did not begin working as a test engineer until 1967.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?n=robert-e-huston&pid=18711143 Robert Huston Obituary], [[San Jose Mercury News]], July 31, 2006</ref>

== Etymology ==