microcomputers

A Brief History of the Development of Embedded Devices and Microcomputers

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A Brief History of the Development of Embedded Devices and Microcomputers

Did you know? The smartphones, smartwatches, washing machines, and even cars we use every day all contain an “invisible brain”—the embedded system. The microcomputers that allow developers to easily create various smart gadgets are quietly changing the world. This all began over 60 years ago. In the 1960s, the prototype of embedded systems appeared in … Read more

Microcomputers at ISSCC: Smaller Size, Lower Power Consumption, Stronger Computing Power

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Microcomputers at ISSCC: Smaller Size, Lower Power Consumption, Stronger Computing Power

Source: CSDN Computer scientist David Blaauw took a small plastic box from his bag and carefully picked up a small black cube with his fingernail, placing it on the hotel coffee table. This is one of the smallest computers in the world, measuring only 1 cubic millimeter. I had to be careful not to cough … Read more