26/12/2023
Microchips are the heart of modern technology, orchestrating binary codes that bring gadgets to life. They are made from high-quality quartz sand rich in silicon dioxide, which is purified through an intense process. The silicon is melted at temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun and formed into cylindrical ingots, which are the building blocks for microchips. The ingots are carefully sliced into thin wafers, about as thick as a human hair, to create the canvases upon which we'll paint our electronic masterpiece. The precision involved in this step is crucial, and it's not your typical kitchen slicing and dicing, is it? The magic of etching begins here, using light and chemicals to etch away the exposed silicon areas, creating the intricate, labyrinth-like patterns that make up the microchip.
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Microchips are the heart of modern technology, orchestrating binary codes that bring gadgets to life. They are made from high-quality quartz sand rich in sil...
