Episode 18: Beyond the Chip

Semiconductors are at the heart of countless electronic devices. Although we often think of Silicon Valley as being built on computer chips, the companies that make the chips often depend upon materials and equipment manufacturers who build the component parts. On today’s show we explore some of the unheralded companies that have made the Digital Revolution possible.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:20 Element of the Week: Silicon

02:46 Conversation with Griff Resor

06:26 Virtual Tour of the Computer History Museum

10:52 Quote: N. Bruce Hannay

11:05 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Hyungsub Choi and Mia Lobel for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.

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