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Remembering the Microprocessor That Launched the Computing Revolution

The world's first commercial microprocessor, Intel's 4004 from 1971, transformed electronics and set the foundation for today ...

But what is a microprocessor, really?

When asked to name the first microprocessor, search engines, and AI models from Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, and ChatGPT consistently identify Intel's famous 4004, introduced in early ...
EDN

Signal integrity and power integrity analysis in 3D IC design

The article explains the unique SI and PI challenges in 3D IC designs by contrasting them with traditional SoCs.
IEEE

Automated Models for Predicting Software Defects in Hybrid Message Passing Interface (MPI) and Open Multi-Processing (OpenMP) Parallel Programs Using Deep Learning

Abstract: Hybrid Message Passing Interface (MPI) and Open Multi-Processing (OpenMP) parallel programs are pivotal for scalability and efficiency in high-performance computing (HPC), especially as ...
IEEE

Electrical Contact Resistance Evolution and Interface Fretting Wear Characteristics of Conductor-Parallel Groove Clamp System Response to Breeze Vibration Environment

Abstract: The issue of fretting wear failure of electrical contacts in conductor-parallel groove clamp system might be brought on by breeze vibration. This study discusses the fretting wear behavior ...