Microprocessors
Inside of the mysterious box that perches ominously on your desk is one of the marvels of the modern world. This marvel is also a total enigma to most of the population. This enigma is, of course, the microprocessor. To an average observer a microprocessor is simply a small piece of black plastic that is found inside of almost everything.
In How Microprocessors Work they are defined as a computer's central processing unit, usually contained …
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…transistor densities will double every two years. Line width is also continuing to shrink and is estimated to be at 0.2 microns by the turn of the century. When all is considered the future of computers is very exciting (Wyant and Hammerstrom, 184-185).
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