It’s easy to take for granted the technological marvels we interact with in our day-to-day lives. Educational YouTube channel Branch Education looks to make us appreciate the small things, literally, with a fascinating 30-minute video that illustrates how a microchip is made, specifically a CPU. The video begins by familiarizing us with a brief tour of the layout of a microchip factory, before delving deep into the step-by-step process of CPU manufacturing, beginning with a single transistor. Also included are the multiple steps taken to test and proof each chip before it reaches its final destination. To help viewers grasp what might otherwise sound like an abstract process, the video is aided by animations and renders of each individual CPU component. The entire build of a microchip is incredibly complex, and if you watch this video in full, you will most likely take an extra moment out of your day to appreciate the small things the next time you use your electronics.
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