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integrated circuits
If the history of computing sounds like a magic trick—squeezing more and more power into less and less space—it is! What made it possible was the invention of the integrated circuit (IC) in 1958. It's a neat way of cramming hundreds, thousands, millions, or even billions of electronic components onto tiny chips of silicon no bigger than a fingernail. Let's take a closer look at ICs and how they work. -
Why was the integrated circuit invented?
In the summer of 1958, Kilby formulated three features of integration: The only thing that a semiconductor company can successfully produce is semiconductors. All circuit elements, including resistors and capacitors can be made of a semiconductor. -
Who invented the integrated circuit?
<- 11 -> Quicktour Integrated Circuits 1958: Invention of the Integrated Circuit Texas Instruments' first IC
As with many inventions, two people had the idea for an integrated circuit at almost the same time. Transistors had become commonplace in everything from radios to phones to computers, and now manufacturers wanted something even better. Sure, transistors were smaller than vacuum tubes, but for some of the newest electronics, they weren't small enough. -
4 Most Common Types of Temperature Sensor
A temperature sensor plays an important role in many applications. For example, maintaining a specific temperature is essential for equipment used to fabricate medical drugs, heat liquids, or clean other equipment. For applications like these, the responsiveness and accuracy of the detection circuit can be critical for quality control.
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What is a thermal sensor?
A temperature sensor is a device, typically, a thermocouple or RTD, that provides for temperature measurement through an electrical signal. A thermocouple (T/C) is made from two dissimilar metals that generate electrical voltage in direct proportion to changes in temperature.
