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To: Nifster

This is exciting news
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Hard to disagree with that.

One naturally wonders if 3D printing technology will progress to a level where complex semiconductor circuitry can be created.

Getting to the fractional micron dimensions of current microelectronics would seem to be problematic . But maybe not. And perhaps less fine geometries will become practical. Custom microcircuits Built in your own bedroom - what a concept.


4 posted on 12/31/2014 2:07:15 PM PST by InterceptPoint (Remember Mississippi)
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To: InterceptPoint

The very small structures that are currently obtained using extreme UV are reaching the limit of what physics will allow the circuits to do reliably and consistently. But I can see where a VLSI type application could be tested if the proper materials can be made available in a manner consistent with 3D printing. It is doable but may be a year or so away ) assuming anyone is working on it——and it wouldn’t surprise me to hear that some university or R&D group are doing just that). Field Programmable arrays and chips may be some of the first devices done in such a manner.


15 posted on 01/01/2015 6:29:25 PM PST by Nifster
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