transistors
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More Efficient Transistor Poses Threat to Silicon’s Reign, Say Engineers
Transistors, specifically those made from silicon, are the cornerstone of modern electronics. From toasters to televisions, transistors appear in nearly everything with a circuit. They are also only getting smaller, which is a problem, especially when it comes to energy consumption, heat, and, ironically, total device size. Pack too many transistors into a device, and…
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IBM Is Shrinking Transistors With Rows Of Tiny Carbon Nanotubes
In the semiconductor industry, size matters — and people are worried that it won’t be able make transistors any smaller. But a team of IBM scientists has now published research showing how carbon nanotubes could help.
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Intel’s 2016 Chip Line-Up Will Put Moore’s Law On Hold
Moore’s Law states that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit doubles every two years — a phenomenon that Intel has been upholding for decades. But with Intel’s announcement of its 2016 silicon, the law stutters.
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How The Aged Vacuum Tube Could Save Moore’s Law
Moore’s Law is under threat. In the battle between chip designers and the laws of physics, it’s beginning to look like it won’t be long before it’s impossible to double the number of transistors on integrated circuits every two years. But there could be a solution, and it involves — of all things — good…