Launch of 'Invent a Chip 2020'Good ideas wanted
"Who has the best idea for a microchip?" is the task for the 'Invent a Chip' school competition initiated by the VDE and BMBF for the 19th time. Young talents who enjoy technology, science and mathematics are in demand.
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Lukas Heindl (17) and Maximilian Melzner (17) from Gymnasium Eschenbach have developed a burglar alarm chip that can be used to secure up to eight windows. They won second place in the 'Invent a Chip 2016' competition, with prize money of 2,000 euros. With the help of their complex operating system, the user can switch off the alarm with the remote control and a code and also view past alarms. First place, endowed with 3000 euros ...