Teeny Tiny Chips
May 23, 2003 4:16 PM
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Granted, they're only prototypes and, more importantly, it neglects to mention their range or other details, but damn:
(via Mainichi Daily News)
Itsy bitsy IC
Hitachi Ltd's prototype super-micro wireless automatic recognition IC chips, or "mu-chips", are shown on a fingertip in Tokyo.
The world's smallest class 0.4-mm IC chip, which can be incorporated into various materials — even paper — will make new business development possible in data management, authentication of luxury goods and currencies, and medical treatment, among other uses.
Hitachi Ltd's prototype super-micro wireless automatic recognition IC chips, or "mu-chips", are shown on a fingertip in Tokyo.
The world's smallest class 0.4-mm IC chip, which can be incorporated into various materials — even paper — will make new business development possible in data management, authentication of luxury goods and currencies, and medical treatment, among other uses.
(via Mainichi Daily News)
Comments: Teeny Tiny Chips
Can I both be geeked out and scared at the same time? The potential uses are both fascinating and more then a bit scary.
Posted by: James on May 23, 2003 5:03 PM | permalinkTech Spec:
http://www.hitachi.co.jp/Prod/mu-chip/p0001.html
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