Abstract :
Let us look at what the integrated circuit market probably was in 1963, as shown in Table V. As applied to semiconductor networks, these are EIA numbers — for all other circuits, out best estimate. Research and development contracts are not included. Remember that we are defining integrated circuitry as “The physical realization of a number of circuit elements, inseparably associated on or within a continuous body to perform the function of a circuit.” Under the terms of this definition we exclude RC networks and similar assemblages of completely passive equivalent components.
