How big circuits are implemented on small IC

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The discussion revolves around the implementation of logic gate circuits and other connections on small integrated circuits (ICs). Participants explore the processes and technologies involved in creating these miniaturized components, touching on both theoretical and practical aspects.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses curiosity about how logic gate circuits are constructed on small ICs, likening it to the challenge of writing a name on rice.
  • Another participant identifies photolithography as a key process in the manufacturing of ICs, suggesting that it is crucial for understanding how these circuits are created.
  • Links to external resources about integrated circuits and photolithography are provided to aid understanding.
  • A different participant recommends a video featuring a well-known actor explaining microprocessors as an introductory resource for IC manufacturing.

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There is no consensus on the specifics of the processes involved, but participants agree on the relevance of photolithography in IC manufacturing. Multiple viewpoints and resources are shared without a definitive resolution.

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The discussion does not delve into the technical details of photolithography or other manufacturing processes, leaving some assumptions and steps unresolved.

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Hello everyone! We all have used IC`s in making projects or whatever,but i want to know that how LOGIC GATE circuits, and other connections, are made on little IC. It sounds impossible just like writing a name on rice ! Can anyone tell me how its done !
 
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The key is a photographic process called Photolithography.
I hope the following links will help you to understand the whole process.

http://nobelprize.org/educational/physics/integrated_circuit/history/"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photolithography"
 
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Rogerio said:
The key is a photographic process called Photolithography.
I hope the following links will help you to understand the whole process.

http://nobelprize.org/educational/physics/integrated_circuit/history/"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photolithography"


Thanks!
 
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