Describes the invention of integrated circuits, how they work, and how they are used today. Also illustrates how microchips are designed and made, and discusses the future of computer technology.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Computer technology in daily life -- Before integrated circuits -- The idea is born -- Integrated circuits in the United States -- What's an integrated circuit? -- Designing integrated circuits -- Fabrication -- Moore's law -- What's to come? -- New advances.