November 13
We talked about how engineers use logic (a type of Algebra) to create complicated circuits and chips. Although the general capabilities of each separate current is on or off, they can combine many layers and using logic can create things as complicated an iPhone chip. Simulators test the accuracy of these logic based designs.
November 18
Judy took me on a window tour of the chip production process. There is so much that goes into the production of the chips. Some cool facts include the fact that these chips are so small that the people working have to wear full body suits to avoid getting any skin or hair on them and ruining them. The rooms are sealed by doors that push air out so that dirt is not blown into the room. Many toxins and gases are used throughout the process. I found it interesting that IBM or Global Foundries "makes" there own Nitrogen. It freezes at a different temperature than Oxygen and so they can extract it and release the rest back into the atmosphere.
Reflection
This is allowing me to view the world of electric, mechanical, and chemical engineers. Nothing that I've seen has sparked any passion like at CSG. However, I do admit that it might just take time. I believe that expose to and understanding these skills and processes is valuable experience. A job in a facility that simply produced technology is not at the top of my list, or even to design said tech. I am more interested in how the company deals with their toxins, acts towards the environment and other humans, and its efforts to be environmentally friendly. Hmm. Sadly these disciplines do not seem to mix despite being so connected.
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