Technology has permeated nearly every part of our daily lives. But how it is made and why it works remains a mystery to most. These resources help students to understand the both the how and the why of technology.

What is a Cleanroom?
Cleanroom facilities are essential to the production of microprocessors. This section illustrates the steps necessary to keep a location clean enough to build chips. Learn more.

How Microprocessors Work
If you have heard of chips but don't know how they work, this section will help you to understand the basic physics and chemistry behind Intel's microprocessors. The manufacturing process is very complicated, but this material makes it easy to understand. Learn more.

How Transistors Work
The development of the transistor was the breakthrough that has powered the Information Age. Everything from the computers we use to the cars we drive or the phones we talk on relies on transistors. Learn more.

How Chips are Made
Building chips is not as simple as assembling them in a clean room. There are many steps involved in taking raw materials like silicon and turning them into chips. Learn more.