Image source Elprocus When you think of integrated circuits, the first thing that comes into your mind is the computer. Computer processors are quite remarkable. They can perform thousands of calculations per second and have the potential to keep getting faster. But how do they do all that? The answer is: Integrated circuits! These microchips…
Image Source: FreeImages Every electrical system has the potential to develop dangerous conditions if given the opportunity. Arcing, short circuits, and ground faults are all examples of circuit operating conditions that can lead to fires, electrocution, and other dangers if left unaddressed. Even without these inherent risks, many electrical systems experience ups and downs during…
Image Source: Unsplash The Bluetooth integrated circuit, or Bluetooth IC, is a small computer chip that can be embedded into other devices to bring them wireless capabilities. This integrated circuit is an essential component of many wireless devices that use Bluetooth technology. So, whenever you use a device that has bluetooth feature, just know that…
The integrated circuit (IC), invented in 1958, packed more power into a smaller space than was previously possible. A very efficient replacement for the buzzing vacuum tubes that were thousands of times less powerful than a modern laptop and one hundred times more compact than the ENIAC that was used in the 1940s. What Is…
Image source IEEE Large-scale integration (LSI) and integrated circuit (IC) are two terms that are used to describe the same general type of semiconductor device. Both refer to an electronic circuit that is integrated into a single chip. An IC or LSI can be thought of as a spectrum of design options for integrated circuits.…
Do you know how your favorite electronics are made? Transistors made from diodes and resistors on a silicon chip provide the basis of electronic circuits. Individual components are often linked together using aluminum wires located directly on the surface of the chip. This procedure results in the development of integrated circuits. These ICs may contain…
Image Source: Unsplash When shopping for integrated circuits, you may have questions about where to buy them and what is the best place to purchase them. If you are looking to source integrated circuits, it’s important to know where to get them. Different distributors will carry different products. Sometimes a company may not have the…
Image Source: FreeImages Microwave integrated circuits (MICs) are semiconductor devices that combine multiple electronic functions into a single package. These devices are commonly used to create radios, remote controls, and other consumer electronics. A glass MIC is a type of microwave integrated circuit that uses glass substrates instead of metal. They are typically smaller than…
Image Source: FreeImages Modern optical communications solutions are experiencing a shift in the way new devices are being developed. Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) is an example of this shift. PICs are microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that use photonics as well as electronics to process light as opposed to electrical signals. These devices combine both optics and…
Image Source: Sicnece4fun Integrated circuits (or ICs) are small devices that combine multiple electronic components into a single package. As electronics continue to become smaller and more integrated, the demand for IC manufacturers has grown significantly. Integrated circuit manufacturers are responsible for creating and producing these devices. Integrated circuit manufacturing has grown as an industry…