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Maker

8 Building Blocks of Electronics in 4 Minutes

Have you ever wondered about the tiny, unsung heroes that make up the devices we take for granted every day? From the smartphone in your pocket to the microwave in your kitchen, there’s a whole world of electronic components working seamlessly behind the scenes to make modern life possible. Today, let’s dive into the basics […]

Hardware Interesting

Are Computers Just Rocks Doing Math?

Imagine, if you will, a plain piece of rock that can calculate complex equations, operate your smartphone, and essentially manage what we have come to know as modern computing. Fascinating, right? But let’s take a moment to ponder this: How does a simple switch, something we scarcely give a second thought, become the bedrock of […]

Hardware

How do Transistors Work? How are Transistors Assembled Inside a CPU?

Have you ever marveled at the complexity inside your computer or smartphone, at the billions of tiny transistors intricately arranged and working in harmony to perform computing tasks? It’s easy to take for granted the sophistication underlying these ubiquitous technologies. Yet, understanding how these components work brings a deeper appreciation for the small wonders embedded […]

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How to Build a 4-Bit Computer on Breadboards Using Individual Transistors

This 4-bit computer built in this video from Global Science Network has great educational value, if not practical value A simple 4-bit computer is built on breadboards using individual transistors. This computer is called the GSN477. This is because it was built for the Global Science Network, is 4-bit, and contains two 7-stage counters.

Interesting

How do Transistors Remember Data

This video is from Core Dumped.

Interesting

How Do Transistors Run Code?

In this episode of Core Dumped learn about the basics of how transistors power computers. Start with how transistors work all the way up to creating more complicated circuits, like adders, decoders, and even ALUs. All by using the power of abstractions, so it is extremely simple to understand.

AI Hardware

How AI Chips Power Machine Learning | WSJ Tech Behind

The technology behind generative AI like ChatGPT has exploded, fueling a demand for chips that can handle the complex processing power these programs need. Big tech companies Microsoft, Amazon and Google are all designing their own chips because they can optimize their computing workloads for the software that runs on their cloud. But what does […]

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