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SEMICONDUCTOR COMPUTER [7 records]

Record 1 2018-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
CONT

The appealing aspect of semiconductor quantum computers is the ease of measuring and manipulating the qubits’ states.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
CONT

La démonstration [laisse entrevoir] la viabilité des ordinateurs quantiques à semi-conducteurs, qui [...] peuvent être facilement agrandis.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Circuits Technology
  • Computer Hardware
  • Security Devices
DEF

A term that applies to a circuit, device, or other computer system component that uses some combination of electrical, magnetic, or optical techniques within a solid substance. That substance is normally a crystalline semiconductor material.

CONT

A solid-state component, a solid-state stereo system, a transistorised radio.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technologie des circuits électroniques
  • Matériel informatique
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
DEF

Muni de transistors.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
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Record 3 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A crystalline solid having photoconductive, photoelectromagnetic and magnetoresistive properties which is prepared by melting together stoichiometric amounts of indium and antimony in evacuated ampuls, has a melting point of 535°C, and is used for semiconductor devices, infrared detectors and in computer technology(Hall effect).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

antimonure : Combinaison binaire de l'antimoine avec un autre corps simple.

OBS

L'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) recommande l'emploi d'«antimonure» à la place d'«antimoniure».

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Solvents and Petroleum Spirits
  • Anti-pollution Measures
CONT

International meeting on fingerprint development. ... The solvents are a hydrofluoroether called HFE 7100 and a hydrofluorocarbon called HFC 4310 (otherwise known as Vertrel XF).

CONT

British Airways uses two Microsolve M500/2C units and one Microsolve M450/2C, all providing two-stage co-solvent cleaning with a combination of hydrocarbon and HFE (hydrofluoroether) solvents.

CONT

With the assistance of Petroferm Inc. (Fernandina Beach, FL), a cleaning specialist and supplier of cleaning solvents, and 3M (St. Paul, MN), Cardiac Control Systems decided to test a single-fluid vapor degreasing process using 3M’s HFE-7100. The hydrofluoroether (HFE) is listed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s New Alternatives Policy as acceptable without restrictions for use as an alternative to ozone-depleting substances.

CONT

Hydrofluoroether(HFE) is one of the new specialty chemicals that replaces previously used solvents with higher environmental impact. A demonstration of a recovery system for HFE is now taking place that captures HFE vapors and turns them into a liquid that can be reused in the manufacturing process. The solvent-recovery technology is being tailored to reduce operating expenses and emissions in producing computer disks, but is also suitable in semiconductor manufacturing and the aerospace industry.

OBS

HFE: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Solvants et essences spéciales (Pétrole)
  • Mesures antipollution
CONT

Grâce aux hydrofluoroéthers 3M, le nettoyage de précision est aussi simple et efficace qu'il l'était avec les produits à base de CFC. [...] Ce produit chimique breveté offre aux utilisateurs l'équilibre parfait entre le rendement, la sécurité des travailleurs et le respect de l'environnement. Les processus à base d'hydrofluoroéthers 3M permettent la production de pièces sans résidus, qui sèchent d'elles-mêmes sans entrer en contact avec de l'eau; la diminution des cycles et la réduction des déchets. Les hydrofluoroéthers se sont avérés efficaces pour l'enlèvement du flux de soudage et des résidus ioniques, le traitement et la manipulation des huiles, des graisses, des fines particules et d'autres contaminants.

OBS

HFE : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Solventes y bencinas especiales (Petróleo)
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
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Record 5 2003-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
CONT

RAM holds the data that your computer must get to quickly in order to operate. Today's technology uses semiconductor RAM because it is fast, dense, and relatively inexpensive. In semiconductor RAM, data are stored as small regions that have an excess or deficit of electrons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
  • Semiconductores (Electrónica)
OBS

Una memoria de semiconductores es un conjunto de registros de almacenamiento junto con los circuitos necesarios para transferir la información desde y hasta los registros. Cuando se puede tener acceso a la memoria según se haga necesario, ésta será una memoria de acceso al azar (RAM).

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Record 6 1989-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
CONT

Bref, un ordinateur supraconducteur pourrait être plus rapide et plus compact qu'un ordinateur semiconducteur.

Spanish

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Record 7 1985-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Display Technology
CONT

chip based graphics. Semiconductor manufacturers and computer system developers alike are developing powerful integrated circuits that will produce high-resolution color graphics on computer displays. Graphics functions can be performed with hardware much faster than with complex software.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)

Spanish

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