Intel to Protect Microchips from Cosmic Rays

As computers become more advanced, the microprocessors inside them shrink in size and use less electrical current. These new, energy efficient chips can be crammed closer together, increasing the number of calculations that can be done per second, therefore making the computer more powerful. But even the mighty supercomputer has its Achilles heel: an increased sensitivity to interference from charged particles originating beyond your office. Written by Ian O'Neill. http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/08/intel-to-protect-microchips-from-cosmic-rays/#more-13531