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World's First Completely Transparent IC

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the other-researchers-will-see-right-through-this dept.

An anonymous reader writes "DeviceForge is reporting that researchers at Oregon State University claim to have created the worlds first 'completely transparent' ICs (integrated circuit) from inorganic compounds. From the article: 'The technology can enable extremely inexpensive electronics for use in "throw away" devices, and is expected to be used in automobile windshields, cell phones, TVs, games, and toys, among other applications, OSU said. OSU also believes that the technology might result in more efficient solar cells or improvements and LCD displays (liquid crystal displays), it said.'"

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  1. Whoa by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I didn't see that coming.

  2. Cool by Eightyford · · Score: 1, Funny

    Cool, an icy IC.

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    1. Re:Cool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      I see...

  3. Obligatory slashdot meme post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nothing to see here, please move along

  4. Eye IC by x2A · · Score: 3, Funny

    tiny little display in my contact lenses would be cool! Could be powered by tears...

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  5. Utility? by cataclyst · · Score: 3, Funny

    What are the possible... oh, I C...

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  6. Re:wahey! by x2A · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...because there's so much crap on tv these days, it's difficult to not throw it away! ;-)

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  7. Re:ARG!! by Dachannien · · Score: 5, Funny

    One day, you'll find yourself punching your PIN number into a touch-sensitive LCD display at your local ATM machine.

  8. Invisable by NoMorePoints.com · · Score: 1, Funny

    And I have this inorganic [read transparent] Ferrari. I know it looks like I am walking, but really, you just can't see it! NoMorePoints.com

  9. Does everything! by SEWilco · · Score: 2, Funny
    the technology might result in more efficient solar cells or improvements and LCD displays

    ...and fusion power within ten years.

  10. Re:ARG!! by Aranth+Brainfire · · Score: 4, Funny

    Still doesn't match a disc case I got for Christmas ages ago... "Compact CD Disc Case"

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  11. Pictures Attached by StikyPad · · Score: 4, Funny


     


     

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  12. Summary by MANYplaces84 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Nothing to see here please move along...

  13. Mod parent redundant by dotgain · · Score: 2, Funny

    N/T

  14. Re:Transparent? by fyngyrz · · Score: 2, Funny

    Progress progresses progressively?

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  15. "LCD displays" by Hao+Wu · · Score: 2, Funny
    Is that like an "SUV vehicle"?

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  16. The world's most subtle fat mama joke by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 2, Funny

    "What moron at Lane Bryant thought Slashdot would be a good target audience for advertising? Clothes for hefty girls... Please."

    Mother's day is coming up.

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  17. yeah, right by pintomp3 · · Score: 3, Funny

    i'll believe it when i see it..

  18. Re:Eye IC -- hrmmm by x2A · · Score: 2, Funny

    Could put lil magnets on your eyelids so it charges 'em every time you blink! :-p

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  19. You insensitive clod! by Chris+Pimlott · · Score: 3, Funny

    While the rest of us were mourning, you went out and bought a new TV? For shame!