Diamond Computer Chips (DCCs)

dunric_at_yahoo.com
Date: 12/19/04

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    Within 5 to 10 years, according to an article that appeared on Yahoo!
    News, scientists may be able to fully develop a replacement for the
    venerable Silicon Chip.

    For the past 40-plus years, silicon has formed the basis of computing
    and electronic devices the world over. But limits to the complexity of
    silicon chips will soon be reached, and a replacement must be found.

    Scientists are turning to diamonds, which can be manmade and are in
    plentiful supply. Diamonds have a greater resistence to heat, and thus
    can be packed much closer together than traditional silicon.

    Although development of the new technology may take years -- and cost
    many more times than silicon-based chips -- scientists are confident
    that prices will drop to more manageable levels industry-wide.

    Paul

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