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Integrated circuits
Welcome to our extensive collection of Integrated Circuits (ICs), an essential component in the world of vintage electronics. These small, yet powerful devices are the heart of countless electronic systems and are a staple for any enthusiast of old-school electronics.
Whether you are looking for vintage integrated circuits for your antique radio, or rare ICs for your retro computer repair project, we have what you need.
Our webshop offers a wide range of Integrated Circuits - from simple logic gates to complex microprocessors, sound and image chips. Every part in our collection has been carefully tested and inspected to ensure they are in the best possible condition. We pride ourselves on providing hard-to-find parts you can't find anywhere else.
With us, you can be sure to receive quality products that meet your specific requirements. So, whether you are a seasoned professional in restoring vintage electronics or an avid hobbyist, our collection of Integrated Circuits is here to help you bring your projects to life.
- Integrated Circuits (ICs) are a core component of electronics and modern technology. They consist of countless (usually millions) tiny transistors, diodes, resistors, and capacitors integrated into a single chip. Bringing these components together in a single chip enables complex and flexible circuits that would otherwise take up a huge amount of space. ICs are made of semiconductor material, usually silicon, because of their good properties such as thermal stability and semiconducting capacitance.
- There are different types of ICs, such as digital ICs, analog ICs, and mixed-signal ICs. Digital ICs such as microcontrollers and microprocessors, operate with discrete levels of voltage and are often used in computers, cell phones and other digital devices. Analog ICs such as operational amplifiers and oscillators, process continuously varying signals. They are used in radio frequency transmission and audio processing. Mixed-signal ICs combine analog and digital circuits on a single chip, which is useful in applications such as digital signal processing.
- The applications of ICs are many. They are used in almost all electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, televisions, and so on. They play an essential role in the functioning of such devices, from performing basic logic to processing complex signals. Moreover, they are also crucial in automotive, medical devices, and aerospace technology. The use of ICs makes devices smaller, faster, and more energy efficient.
- ICs come in a wide range of specifications and functions. They can be classified based on their functionality (such as logic ICs, memory ICs, power ICs), number of pins, packaging type (such as DIP, SOP, SSOP), and more. The choice of an IC depends on the required functionality, power, speed, and cost.
- IC fabrication is a complex, precise and fascinating process. It begins with the production of extremely pure silicon, which is then "doped" with other elements to change its semiconducting properties. This is followed by the process of lithography, in which a pattern of the circuit is printed on the silicon wafer. The excess material is then etched away and the remaining parts are used to form the semiconducting devices. These devices are then mounted on the wafer and connected with thin wires, after which the wafer is cut into individual ICs. Each of these steps requires extreme precision and advanced technology, and the end result is a marvel of modern engineering.
