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Published in Computer, Volume 40, Issue 12, December 1, 2007, pages 56-61.
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Abstract
Despite the high costs associated with processor manufacturing, the typical chip is used for only a fraction of its expected lifetime. Reusing processors would create a "food chain" of electronic devices that amortizes the energy required to build chips over several computing generations.
Disciplines
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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