Microelectronics and microminiaturization

The intensive effort of electronics to increase the reliability while reducing their size and cost. The evolution of electronic technology is sometimes called a revolution: a quantitative change in technology gave rise to qualitative change in human capabilities. There appeared a new branch of science - microelectronics.

Microelectronics embraces electronics connected with the realization of electronic circuits, systems and subsystems from very small electronic devices. A microelectronic technology reduced transistors and other circuit elements. The speed of response depends on the size of transistor: the smaller the transistor, the faster it is. The smaller the computer, the faster it can work.

One more advantage of microelectronics is that smaller devices consume less power. Another benefit resulting from microelectronics is the reduction of distances between circuit components.There appeared a new type of integrated circuits, microwave integrated circuit. The evolution of microwave 1C began with the development of planar transmission lines.

Microelectronic technique is continuing to displace other modes. Electronics has extended man's intellectual power. Microelectronics extends that power still further.