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= Infobox Technology Template =


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== Overview ==
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The Infobox Technology template is a standardized MediaWiki template designed to provide a comprehensive and consistent method of presenting technical information about technological entities, devices, and innovations.
 
== Template Structure ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Parameter !! Description !! Type !! Required
! Parameter !! Description !! Type !! Required !! Default
|-
|-
| Name || Primary identifier of the technology || Text || Yes
| Name || Primary identifier of the technology || Text || Yes || N/A
|-
|-
| Image || Visual representation of the technology || File upload || No
| Image || Visual representation of the technology || File upload || No || None
|-
|-
| Developer || Organization or individual creator || Text || No
| Developer || Organization or individual creator || Text || No || Unknown
|-
|-
| Release Date || Initial introduction date || Date || No
| Release Date || Initial introduction date || Date || No || Unspecified
|-
|-
| Type || Technological classification || Text || No
| Type || Technological classification || Text || No || Undefined
|-
|-
| Purpose || Primary function or intended use || Text || No
| Purpose || Primary function or intended use || Text || No || Not provided
|-
|-
| Specifications || Detailed technical characteristics || Text || No
| Specifications || Detailed technical characteristics || Text || No || N/A
|-
|-
| Performance Metrics || Quantifiable performance indicators || Text || No
| Performance Metrics || Quantifiable performance indicators || Text || No || Not measured
|}
|}
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== Usage Instructions ==
== Usage Instructions ==
=== Basic Example ===
=== Basic Example ===
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* Include high-quality, relevant images
* Include high-quality, relevant images
* Ensure all entered data is accurate and up-to-date
* Ensure all entered data is accurate and up-to-date
* Avoid marketing language or promotional content
* Use standardized units of measurement
* Include context for specialized technical terms


== Technical Considerations ==
== Technical Considerations ==
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* Allows flexible documentation of various technological innovations
* Allows flexible documentation of various technological innovations
* Designed for consistency across different technology-related articles
* Designed for consistency across different technology-related articles
* Compatible with responsive design and mobile viewing
* Supports internationalization and localization
== Potential Extensions ==
* Add optional parameters for:
** Patent information
** Licensing details
** Compatibility specifications
** Environmental impact
** Cost and market information


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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* [[Technical Documentation]]
* [[Technical Documentation]]
* [[Infobox Design]]
* [[Infobox Design]]
* [[Technology Classification]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Technical Documentation]]
[[Category:Technical Documentation]]
[[Category:Technology Templates]]
[[Category:Technology Templates]]
[[Category:Documentation Standards]]
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Latest revision as of 04:06, 8 December 2024



Usage Instructions

Basic Example

{{Infobox Technology
| Name = Quantum Computer
| Image = quantum_computer.jpg
| Developer = IBM
| Release Date = 2019
| Type = Computing Device
| Purpose = Advanced computational processing
| Specifications = Quantum bit (qubit) based computation
| Performance Metrics = Quantum supremacy benchmark
}}

Advanced Example

{{Infobox Technology
| Name = Neural Network Processor
| Image = neural_chip.png
| Developer = Google AI
| Release Date = 2022
| Type = Artificial Intelligence Hardware
| Purpose = Machine learning acceleration
| Specifications = 1000+ tensor processing cores
| Performance Metrics = 100 TOPS (trillion operations per second)
}}

Best Practices

  • Provide clear, concise information
  • Use verifiable sources for technical details
  • Include high-quality, relevant images
  • Ensure all entered data is accurate and up-to-date
  • Avoid marketing language or promotional content
  • Use standardized units of measurement
  • Include context for specialized technical terms

Technical Considerations

  • Template supports optional parameters
  • Allows flexible documentation of various technological innovations
  • Designed for consistency across different technology-related articles
  • Compatible with responsive design and mobile viewing
  • Supports internationalization and localization

Potential Extensions

  • Add optional parameters for:
    • Patent information
    • Licensing details
    • Compatibility specifications
    • Environmental impact
    • Cost and market information

See Also

References