Semiconductor 101 - The Fundamentals

First-principles thinking leads to powerful insights. We regularly revisit core concepts, providing a strong foundation for both new and experienced readers. Think of this as your on-ramp to semiconductors!

Think (Logic Chips)

CPUs: Hardware, Yet Infinitely Adaptable Through Software

GPUs: General-Purpose Parallel Computing

ASICs: Specialized Chips for Better Performance

FPGAs - Speed of Hardware, Flexibility of Software

Remember (Memory Chips)

Memory: From Caches to Commodity Cycles

High-Bandwidth Memory