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The Chip at the Centre of Everything: Why Semiconductors Define the Technology We Use
From smartphones and computers to cars, appliances and communication networks, semiconductors sit at the heart of modern technology. Different chips handle computing, graphics, memory, connectivity, sensing and increasingly artificial intelligence. This edition explains the technology behind processors and the continuing evolution of semiconductor design. It examines how improvements in performance, efficiency and specialised computing influence the devices and software people use, while making an extraordinarily complex technology more understandable to the everyday reader.
Editor's Note
Most people never see the chips inside their devices, yet those components determine an enormous amount about performance, battery life, connectivity and capability. Semiconductors are therefore one of technology's most important invisible foundations. This edition takes the conversation inside the chip, explaining why processors continue to evolve and how their development shapes everything from personal gadgets to powerful computing systems.
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