microelectronics

An explanation of the microelectronic chips that have replaced transistors and now form the basis of a whole new technology in minicomputers, calculators, digital wrist watches, and countless other devices.

Tells the story of Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce who developed the microchip which changed our daily life, spawned a multibillon-dollar global industry, and launched the "Second Industrial Revolution.".

Tells the story of how Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce hit upon the discovery that led to the development of the silicon microchip which revolutionized the global information industry.

Examines the events surrounding the development of the silicon chip, its uses, and its impact on civilization.