Arguably the most important invention of the modern world is the microprocessor. Arm claims to have sold 30 billion of its microprocessors. Microchip sells 1 billion of its microprocessors per year. Yes, that's "billion" with a "b." Where in the world are all these things? The numbers tell us they must be in many more places than just our computers. Microprocessors run smart phones, networks, web sites, cars, laptops, appliances, factories, etc. We are often unaware that, at the heart of devices we use every day, a hidden, or "embedded," microprocessor controls the device. It might be in a...
Arguably the most important invention of the modern world is the microprocessor. Arm claims to have sold 30 billion of its microprocessors. Microchip ...