IBM's chip process ups battery time

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International Business Machines Corp. is set to unveil a new process for manufacturing computer processors that consume less energy and pack more performance. The chips are expected to make handheld computing devices more powerful and smaller, with batteries that last two to three times longer than conventional devices. The process exploits a technology called silicon-on-insulator, or SOI, which allows an extremely-thin pane of glass to as an insulator between components of the chip. The insulator prevents energy from sapping into the silicon wafer on which the components sit.

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Is set to unveil a new process for manufacturing computer processors that consume less energy and pack more performance

Manufacturing processes, International Business Machines Corp.

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Computer market changes mean end of status quo

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Intel of Santa Clara, CA, may "fade" as the absolute-dominant player in personal computer hardware sector as personal computing is moving toward the Internet and networks and away from the computers. This is occurring as more types of devices, such as cellular phones, PalmPilots, network computers and WebTV, can link to networks and take over some of the jobs that used to be done on the PC. Intel, which produces microprocessors in 85% of PCs, is most likely to be affected by the new "trend" in personal computing.

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May "fade" as the dominant player in personal computer hardware sector as personal computing is moving toward the Internet

Strategy & planning, Intel Corp.

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1903

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Several major American companies, including Ford Motor Co. and Harley-Davidson, were founded in 1903. The new technology of the internal combustion gasoline engine transformed American industry, providing important parallels for the present high tech boom.

Evaluation, History, High technology, Ford Motor Co., F, Internal combustion engine industry, Automotive industry

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