Semikron

Semikron is an independent manufacturer of power semiconductor components.

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5 June 2026

Fact of the day: It was on 5th June 1977 that the Apple II first went on sale. It was an 8-bit computer which had an operating speed of 1 MHz and 4 KB of RAM.

Quote: Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I\'m not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

Point to ponder: Tell someone that there are 300 billion stars in the universe and they will believe you. Tell them a door has wet paint on it and they will have to touch it to be sure.

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