'Invent a Chip' competitionSmart microchip ideas receive awards
The 'Invent a Chip' competition for young scientists organized by the VDE and the BMBF took place for the 15th time. Five microchip ideas under the motto 'Internet of Things' convinced the jury the most. The first prize of 3000 euros was awarded twice this year.
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... was awarded twice by the jury last year: firstly to Luca Elbracht (17) and David Alexander Volmer (16) from Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium Beckum. The students brought along a model house in which a microchip controls the generation, storage and consumption of energy. The aim is to supply the house with electricity independently of the public grid. The jury was also impressed by the development ...