How a Navajo Weaver Transformed the 555 Timer Chip into a Traditional Rug
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Summary
The article explores the fascinating intersection of Diné (Navajo) weaving tradition and modern technology, focusing on weaver Marilou Schultz's intricate rug that depicts the internal circuitry of the 555 timer integrated circuit. It details how the 555 chip, once the world's best-selling integrated circuit with billions sold, was translated into a traditional weaving pattern, bridging Indigenous art forms with silicon chip design.
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At one point, the 555 was the world's best-selling integrated circuit with billions sold.
Although this striking rug may appear abstract, it shows the internal circuitry of a tiny silicon chip known as the 555 timer.
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