My daughter just got her PhD in electrical engineering - and I got this: - Page 1
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author: Brumby
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timestamp: August 25, 2017, 03:28:00 pm
content: Now that's something that can make a Dad catch a tear.Sounds like she's a terrific daughter. Well done her!(Well done you.)

author: hermit
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timestamp: August 25, 2017, 03:57:59 pm
content: Did you test it?

author: TiN
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timestamp: August 25, 2017, 04:00:50 pm
content: That's neat

author: blackbird
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 04:23:12 pm
content: Wow, super gift.

author: Vgkid
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timestamp: August 25, 2017, 04:34:10 pm
content: That is very cool.I would gladly hang it on a wall , or put it on a desk.

author: Cubdriver
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timestamp: August 25, 2017, 04:48:48 pm
content: That's awesome! Good for her! That's a wonderful keepsake.-Pat

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 05:12:51 pm
content: Congratulations on such a Daughter and your ability to teach so well.This is a huge achievement for both of you and you have all reasons to be proud of it.

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 05:46:24 pm
content: Lovely, and I'm sure you received more thanjustthat!Congrats and best wishes to you both.

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 05:53:35 pm
content: Well done, to both of youAs a friend of mine would say, Top Banana!!!!!

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 06:01:33 pm
content: Neat present BTW!

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 07:22:27 pm
content: How very cool..

author: Kjelt
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timestamp: August 25, 2017, 07:27:39 pm
content: Congratulations, mission accomplished

author: bjcuizon
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 07:40:03 pm
content: Congratulations!...and what a really nice gift.Did she tell you what the IC was for?

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 07:59:49 pm
content: What else could one add ?

author: 2N3055
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timestamp: August 25, 2017, 08:05:10 pm
content: Congrats to her and the proud father...

author: hendorog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 08:31:15 pm
content: That. Is. Awesome.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 10:38:53 pm
content: So where is she going now?Heard that Google is or was hiring 100's of PHds to work on their Watch to develop health apps

author: schmitt trigger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2017, 11:23:32 pm
content: Like a Mastercard commercial;Tuition for your daughter at a prestigious University: xxx,xxx dollarsBoarding away from home: yyy,yyy dollarsTravel expenses to visit her during all these years: zz,zzz dollarsReceiving such a lovely gift from your daughter: Priceless!!BTW, what does this IC do?

author: wasyoungonce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2017, 12:45:36 am
content: Excellent.....raising a family is an achievement...raising a family that appreciates....you have good DNA!

author: basinstreetdesign
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timestamp: August 26, 2017, 02:43:14 am
content: Far OUT!Excellent!Congratulations to you both.I, too, would like to know what the chip does...

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2017, 04:27:37 am
content: More like 42 ICs, but close enough.Also would be curious for more info on them --- they lookhugein terms of die area, so I'm guessing it's an older process?

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2017, 04:33:59 am
content: Quote from: amyk on August 26, 2017, 04:27:37 amThey were made in 2013 at a school. I was surprised that a school had a fab. How common are fabs in schools?

author: Harb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2017, 09:30:00 am
content: Quote from: amyk on August 26, 2017, 04:27:37 am64 actually, but even 1 would be special enough .

author: hans
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2017, 09:39:50 am
content: Congratulations! A PhD is a very well respected and huge achievement.The IC chair at my university try to share multiple PhD projects on a single wafer, so they get about 20 chips of each. Sometimes they need them all, in the event there is an error made in one of the metal layers (yes .. they found a company that can "patch" such a thing).Usually these wafers get sponsored by companies. They certainly don't pay for them. I also don't think an university will have a <65nm fab lying around.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2017, 10:58:41 am
content: That sweet in multiple ways!

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2017, 10:58:54 am
content: ...and then you had a mini heart attack of joy and pride! (I know I would if my girls do something similar in the future)That is a great gift. Congratulations to her for the achievement and to you for a job well done!

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2017, 04:34:02 am
content: A PhD in EE! Huge achievement. Congratulations to both of you.And a very cool gift, indeed.

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2017, 02:38:18 pm
content: Late to the party I guess, but that's something to be seriously proud of, you both did good.