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Computer technology has improved rapidly, especially in processors and memory. Advances in transistor design have allowed millions of transistors to be integrated into a single chip, moving from small-scale to wafer-scale integration. As transistors get smaller, more devices can fit on a chip, leading to faster and more powerful computers with larger memory and improved performance.

• Advancements in Transistor Integration:

  • The number of transistors integrated into a single chip has grown from a few hundred to millions, driven by improvements in transistor fabrication technology.

• Integration Technology Progression:

  • Integration has evolved from Small-Scale Integration (SSI) with a few devices, to Wafer-Scale Integration (WSI) with millions of devices per chip. Each step allows for more complex functions, from basic gates to processors and special-purpose designs.

• Decrease in Device Feature Size:

  • As the minimum feature size of devices shrinks, the number of devices per chip increases, enabling faster and more efficient computing capabilities.

• Impact on Memory and Design:

  • The growth in the number of devices per chip has significantly improved RAM memory capacity, allowing designers to balance memory size and speed effectively, and offering new opportunities for more advanced design styles.