Computer Basics : How Does a Microchip Work?

A microchip is a collection of a large number of transistors in a very small package, and there are a couple of basic function of these transistors. Find out how microchip transistors function as amplifiers and switches with help from an IT professional in this free video on how microchips work.

Expert: Matt Berkowitz
Contact: enduserblues.blogspot.com/
Bio: Matt Berkowitz is an IT professional specializing in end-user support for internal networking and hardware-related functions.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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[12FlyMe]

This didnt explain much. I thought I might finally learn what a chip does -- I am still waiting.

[MetallicaMan150]

thanks im 13 but right now i think i wanna be a computer engineer thanks for the basics

[TheRogueMonk]

@flashmate99 also is ram made up of transistors and what is the difference between RAM and transistors and CPU .. speaking in this regards.. because i red and i did not understand wiki... but in this regard i would understand it if we speak about transistors

[TheRogueMonk]

@flashmate99 but can one transistor have programs on it? or is it irrelevant? and only can a transistor be a amplifier and leader and switch.... and only can promote and hold codes in collections such in billions as in CPU?

" handful of them can hold programs and calculate"

[TheRogueMonk]

@flashmate99 that is what i am trying to do... i wonder if transistors can have programs on them..each alone but i guess not

can transistors contain programs ? or only if they are in the form of microchips?

as in many billions then you can have programs ?

so A transistor can not have programs on it.... but MANY TRANSISTORS togheter can have programs ?

so normally a transistor can only transmitt 1 0 .. but not a whole programs or calculations as you would need many of these together right?

[TheRogueMonk]

can transistors contain programs ? or only if they are in the form of microchips?

as in many billions then you can have programs ?

so A transistor can not have programs on it.... but MANY TRANSISTORS togheter can have programs ?

so normally a transistor can only transmitt 1 0 .. but not a whole programs or calculations as you would need many of these together right?

[hilife717]

that was the inside of an Xbox360

[flashmate99]

guys, to understand a chip, u need to understand 1 transistors, then 2 transistors in connection, THEN 4 BILLION TRANSISTORS.

[dirty1smelly1turban]

0:34 lol thats the inside of an xbox 360

[dylan2009ist]

THIS

GUY

SUCKS.  >:(

[UndeadPleco]

Stop saying that this video doesn't explain anything.

He explained the basics very easy and understandable, but you don't you think that you will know everything there is to know by watching a 1minute video.

This is complicated stuff, and i think a good way to understand how the switch system works, is by playing Gmod with the Wiremod addon.

[NIN1024]

Every time I learn more about computers I get more questions argh.