Memory circuits—From conventional components to full integration

Technological advances in integrated semiconductor circuits have provided a basis for development of microminiature computing systems. The chip approach provides an effective means of fabricating complex circuits. As a result of prudent choices of circuit configurations and components, many circuits can be fully integrated. In some cases, new circuit configurations can achieve similar results to those formerly obtained by large-size capacitors, inductors, or transformers in integrated form. The absence of these components does not necessarily impose serious handicaps.