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Key Takeaways:

  • Sam Zeloof successfully fabricated a functional, incredibly small computer chip (a 4-bit CPU) in his garage using a 10-micron process.
  • This project pushes the boundaries of amateur semiconductor manufacturing, demonstrating that complex ICs can be created outside of industrial cleanrooms.
  • The achievement involved extensive custom tooling, ingenious problem-solving, and a deep understanding of chip design and fabrication techniques.
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Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
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