Editing Integrated circuit (section)

== Silicon labeling and graffiti ==
To allow identification during production, most [[silicon chips]] will have a serial number in one corner. It is also common to add the manufacturer's logo. Ever since ICs were created, some chip designers have used the silicon surface area for surreptitious, non-functional images or words. These artistic additions, often created with great attention to detail, showcase the designers' creativity and add a touch of personality to otherwise utilitarian components. These are sometimes referred to as [[chip art]], silicon art, silicon graffiti or silicon doodling.<ref name="IEEE">[https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-secret-art-of-chip-graffiti The Secret Art of Chip Graffiti] ''[[IEEE Spectrum]]'' article on chip artwork, by H. Goldstein, Volume: 39, Issue: 3, Mar 2002, pp. 50-55.</ref>