IC – Divide by 3

How can tiny transistors do math? In this episode of Science LIVE with Roger Billings, discover how integrated circuits use logic gates and on-and-off transistors to multiply, divide, and process numbers. See how a simple “divide by 3” circuit is built—and how millions of these tiny switches working together make today’s powerful computers possible.

Roger Billings also talks about the engineering behind the Falcon 9 from SpaceX. In addition, learn how gallium could be used to generate hydrogen as a clean energy source, highlighting exciting possibilities for future energy innovation.

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Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology. As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.


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    What happens to IC divided by 3 if IC doubles?
    If IC=27, what is IC divided by 3?
    Again! Such a useful and great science video!

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    This episode helped me gain more understanding of the various integrated circuits and their different roles, and also exactly how the circuit the Proteges built works; and I find these simple circuits very interesting.

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    I’ve been wondering since last week how they would divide by a number other than 2 and 4, this explains a lot

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