Each sub-circuit in an equipment should be considered seperately, on its own
merits, in respect of minimisation of power consumption.

It is essential for the future of the human race that electronic design
engineers are familiar with the basic principles involved. Energy
consumption has to be paid for throughout life of the equipment. It's a
part of the cost of ownwership.

At present much of the world's energy requirements come from oil, gas and
coal. Ordinary food is the principal source of energy of course and is
always in short supply. Oil is also used to make plastics for the packaging
industries, etc.

World war has been in progress for many years about control of food
supplies, the oil fields and pipelines. It is becoming daily more intense
and building up towards Armageddon. Fundamentally it is a war involving the
Multi-nationals, Wall Sreet Bankers and giant Insurance Companies, etc.,
completely beyond control of World Governments.

Sooner or later the World MUST concentrate on atomic energy. The sensible
French already have 90% of their energy requirements provided by atomic
power stations. The remainder by hydro-electric and tidal power. The
Japanese, having no natural biological energy resources, are also quietly
well on their way. Iranians, oil producers themselves, are busy building
there own atomic power stations in anticipation of a World oil shortage, but
their efforts are sabotaged by multi-national legal and political warfare
about who gets the development, investment and construction contracts.

When the World is mainly on atomic energy, electronic circuit designers can
feel free to enjoy themselves and exercise their unrestrained imaginations.
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Optimistic Reg.