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Journal Journal: [Z80] Further mullings over

Journal by Alioth

I got a larger breadboard in the mail today for prototyping my home-made computer. As well as a couple of extra ICs I'll need (74HCT125 for controlling the bus for chips that don't have tristate outputs, and some binary counters which I'll use to improvise a DMA scheme for initially loading a static RAM via RS232)

But other than that, I've been mulling further.
Power

Submission + - New chip converts heat to electricity

Submitted by Dster76
Dster76 writes: A startup, Eneco, has invented a "'solid state energy conversion/generation chip' that will convert heat directly into electricity or alternatively refrigerate down to -200 degrees celsius when electricity is applied". The company also claims to have high profile manufacturers interested in applying their technology to computer manufacturing:

"The company says it is already in talks with both Dell and Apple about how the chips could be used in their devices. Initial talks have focused on integrating the heat conversion chips into the device so it can harness the heat generated by processors and turn it into electricity to power fans or other cooling technologies. By harnessing this power the devices, be they initially laptops and handhelds, or later even servers and PCs, should see improved energy efficiency, extended battery life and enhanced performance."

Is such a device really possible? Could it revolutionize computer design?

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