Scientists develop new type of memory circuit
Reuters reports on the implementation of a 4th basic element for passive electronic circuits achieved by Hewlett-Packard.
The memristor, till now merely theoretical, opens the possibility for zero-wait-time devices.
http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSN3055349720080430
HP Labs have been at the forefront of electrotechnical/electronic engineering with such milestones as developing the first commercial LEDs in 1968 and launching the first thermal inkjet printer in 1984. Their estimate is that for each good idea that reaches production, there are about a dozen flops. Current research includes utility computing and quantum computing.
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