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A Watts·A Morfey·A Diston

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Silicon chips are taken for granted. They are, however, the heart of the majority of electronic products. Integrated electronic circuits of this sort increase the functionality of many devices, enabling them to do more, while making them smaller. Application-specific integrated circuit technology is becoming cheaper to purchase and can enhance performance and reliability. Manufacturers are urged to take advantage of the benefits it offers.

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A Watts, A Morfey, A Diston. 2000. Chips with everything.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10915494/

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