Microelectronics Flashcards
What size are microelectronics?
Microelectronics are very small, ranging in between micrometres and millimetres. However they are made a certain size to make it easier to handle and use.
What is the Raspberry Pi?
Raspberry Pi is a series of small single board computers. They are progammable and customisable.
What are Raspberry Pis used for?
educational tool for programming, DIY projects for electronic gadgets, small-scale computing, commercial kiosks and displays.
What are the advantages of the development of microelectronics?
enabled creation of smaller and lighter products
increased computing power and performance
energy efficiency
cost - more affordable and accessible to a wider market
integration and simplification of circuits
reliability
What are the disadvantages of the development of microelectronics?
automation impacts jobs
can be difficult to handle
cyberattacks
disposal and environmental concerns
short-life span due to rapid innovation
What is the impact of microelectronics on society?
revolutionised technology leading to creation of smaller and powerful devices
improved communications worldwide
economic growth
enhanced quality of life (healthcare, transportation, entertainment and education)
cultural influence (social media)
privacy and security concerns (collection, storage and transmission of personal data)
