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How a semiconductor waf ...

It Really Does Start With Sand . . . This series of images show how silicon wafers are made from sand, purifying the silicon and then growing single crystal ingots that look like huge sausages. ... See more

What Math & Science Hav ...

Lisa Su, VP of IBM's Semiconductor Research & Development Center, describes what math and science have done for her. ... See more

Rubylith mask-making ec ...

07 Dec 2018

Ever wonder what economic impact mask technology innovation has had? Any idea of how long it would take to cut a Rubylith for a 5nm design destined for EUV? Also, how big would the Rubylith have to be? Just, ba ... See more

Silicon Valley’s Wars ...

Silicon Valley's Upstarts versus the World ... See more

KULICKE & SOFFA: WIRE B ...

15 Jun 2006

Ever wonder how the nanochips you see in pictures wind up covered in plastic on a printed circuit board and how they connect nanometer scale lines to the big wires in the electronics you buy? ... See more

Math, Science, & Your F ...

27 Apr 2006

Sound Boring? Hear how very successful people have used Math & Science to make their lives wild, fun, and challenging. Just in case those dreams of being a rock star or sports star don't pan out . . . watch thi ... See more

Moore's Law and the rac ...

15 Nov 2006

How the continuation of Moore’s law provides a foundation for future economic growth; how it’s broken down the red brick walls in its path; what barriers are believed to loom today; how they might be releva ... See more

What Math & Science Can ...

Mike Polcari, CEO of SEMATECH, describes how he built a career in math and science, what it’s done for him and what it can do for you.. ... See more

HOW TO BUILD A DINOSAUR

Dr. Jack Horner, “The Dinosaur Guy,” describes the biological challenges in building a dinosaur. ... See more

HOW THE TRANSISTOR WORK ...

Microprocessors are essential to many of the products we use every day such as televisions, cars, radios, home appliances, and, of course, computers. Transistors are the main components of microprocessors. ... See more