Microprocessor Collection

Silicon crystal, light micrograph
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a specimen of pure 99.999999 Silicon

Computer motherboard, coloured X-ray C016 / 7204
Computer motherboard, coloured x-ray of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Microchip connecting wire, SEM
Micro-wire. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a micro-wire (yellow, often made of gold) connecting to the surface of a microchip

Computer motherboard, coloured X-ray C016 / 7212
Computer motherboard, coloured x-ray of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Computer motherboard, X-ray C016 / 7208
Computer motherboard, x-ray of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Illustration of microprocessor unit

Microchip surface, SEM
Microchip surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a few of the many tracks that are etched on the surface of a microchip

Microchip circuitry, SEM
Circuitry of microchip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tracks (narrow strips) that make up the circuitry of a microchip

Silicon crystal, macrophotograph F005 / 6928
Macrophotograph of a specimen of pure 99.999999 Silicon. This is the poly-crystal Silicon that is left at the bottom of the crucible after the single crystal is grown and removed

Circuit board from Phobos probe
Mars exploration. A circuit board used on one of the two Phobos spacecraft sent to Mars by the Soviet Union in 1988. Phobos 1 launched on 7 July but failed en route to Mars

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6398
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 1.2mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6399
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 2.4mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6390
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 2.4mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6381
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 2.4mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6389
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 1.2mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6382
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 5mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6394
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 1.2mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6403
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 5mm

Computerised control system, 1985
Computer control. An early design of microprocessor-based computer control system. Such devices were used in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Bionic chip, conceptual image

Silicon crystal, macrophotograph
Macrophotograph of a specimen of pure 99.999999 Silicon.This is the poly-crystal Silicon that is left at the bottom of the crucible after the single crystal is grown

Computer processor fan. Close-up of the fan (red) used to cool the cpu (central processing unit) of a computer

Installing component on circuit board C015 / 6183
Electronics. An engineer using tweezers to install a tiny component on an electronic circuit board

Bionic chip, conceptual image C013 / 9868
Bionic chip, conceptual image

Microchip connectors, SEM
Microchip connectors, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x123 at an image size of 10 cm wide

Circuit board of a digital camera, SEM
Circuit board of a digital camera, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x4 at an image size of 10 cm wide

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A microprocessor, the heart of modern computing, is a marvel of technology. At its core lies a tiny silicon crystal, meticulously engineered to perform complex calculations at lightning speed. When viewed under a light micrograph, this intricate piece of hardware reveals its true beauty. On a computer motherboard, an X-ray image showcases the colorful web of circuits and connections that make up the microprocessor's architecture. Each wire delicately interconnects various components, ensuring seamless communication within the system. It was in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, California in August 1978 when this groundbreaking innovation took shape. This iconic region became synonymous with technological advancements as it birthed countless innovations like the microprocessor. The significance of these chips cannot be overstated; they revolutionized computing by enabling computers to process vast amounts of data with incredible efficiency. An illustration perfectly captures their compact design and immense power. Underneath an electron microscope's gaze lies the surface of a microchip - an intricately patterned landscape that holds untold possibilities for computation and information processing. The circuitry etched onto these chips forms an intricate network responsible for executing commands and running programs flawlessly. From Silicon Valley's humble beginnings to becoming the global hub for technological innovation today, we owe much to the invention of the microprocessor and has paved the way for our digital world and continues to drive progress in every aspect of our lives – from smartphones to self-driving cars. In essence, behind every device we use daily lies this remarkable creation –the microprocessor– silently working its magic to bring us closer together through technology.