A microprocessor is a fascinating microworld of
nearly invisible circuitry. To get a glimpse into this world, visit micro.magnet.fsu.edu/chipshot.html,
where you'll find links to excellent pictures of microprocessors taken through an electron
microscope. You'll find more pictures if you connect to bwrc.eecs.berkeley.edu/CIC/die_photos/.
Don't leave without looking at some of the photos with overlays--they show you the
location of the microscopic ALU, registers, and control unit. For updates on current
microprocessor technology, follow the site links for microprocessor manufacturers, such as
www.intel.com, www.amd.com,
www.cyrix.com, www.motorola.com,
and www.ibm.com.
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