The Chip
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The Chip
T.R. Reid
4 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2020–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
Starts with the invention of the vacuum tube, ends with the US-China chip war. In between, you learn that the first semiconductors were hand-make, using a clay mud on bulk substrate to protect areas to be etched.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? 2023 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Best books to understand semiconductor business? 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Computer Science/History Books? 2020 · 1 recommendation