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Page 1 of 4 Author: Madhusoodanan.K.P ID: 002 These devices are very essential components in thousands of electronic devices that we use directly and indirectly in our daily life. The design and manufacture of microprocessors involve very complicated and high tech processes and procedures. 
If one were to visit a modern semiconductor fabrication facility, the
initial impression would be somewhat underwhelming. At least the
areas that most of the public are allowed to see seem no more
daunting than any other high tech manufacturing facility. The
cleanroom areas (which for cleanliness reasons are always off limits
to the public) and the massively expensive equipment needed for
state of the art semiconductor manufacture are what lead to these
facilities easily costing into the multiple billion dollar range.This article briefly looks at some of the historical developments that led to the production of modern day microprocessors. |
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