EMERGENCE OF INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AS A MEANS OF DEEPENING DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING IN ERA OF GLOBALIZATION

Nwosu, Frederick Chukwuebuka

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering,

Federal Polytechnic Oko

Email: jirebus@gmail.com

ABSTRACT: One of the solid-state (semiconductor) devices utilized in electronics is integrated circuit (IC), usually built using silicon. In this modern era characterized by globalization, integrated circuit, through its application in electronic devices and computer, serves as a means to foster development in engineering. The paper is a discussion on how emergence of integrated circuit is a means to deepen development in engineering in era of globalisation. The paper emphasized on: engineering as a resource for development, use of integrated circuit in modern electronics, and utilization of electronics in promoting development in engineering. Certain recommendations were made based on the role and value of integrated circuit (IC) used in electronics for enhancing development in engineering. The paper pointed out that integrated circuit is employed in electronic system like computer which has brought about the existence of information technology and the internet. The use of electronic systems has helped in development of engineering in era of globalization by fostering productivity, intellectual acquisition, and communication.