September 28, 2013

Name the Thing Contest – 240
Contests

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  The prize this week is an 6V 0.6W Solar Cell. This contest will run for one week (September 28 – October 4, 2013). Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item above and what it can be used for. Please note the image above is a side view of the thing. Please do not give the answer in the comments. Send an email to

Fairchild 1967 Briefing on Integrated Circuits
Educational

  Funny how they look at the circuitry from the 60s and call it old fashioned. Interesting how we work with these little pieces of magic every day without having to know the complexity that goes into creating them. Other than automation I don’t think much has changed over the years. I wonder if someone sent them a letter at the address shown at 19:08 if they would get anything