Intel introduces the first three-dimensional transistors

Although there is nothing new, since it is a technology that Intel has been talking since 2002 three-dimensional transistor structures, the technology company has finally announced today in a press conference his upcoming CPUs Ivy Bridge of 22 nm, which stands that its transistors are developed not only structurally far and wide as before but also high thanks to a silicone polymer that allows the entire process. The new transistor is made ​​possible by new technology, called Tri-Gate on which the company already took a step back in 2006 .

It's amazing to see how the microchips, which are usually associate with an electronic product such as a computer or mobile phone, they are really everywhere, from cars to elevators, through vending machines, security cameras and a multitude of devices that can be found in any During our daily basis, they all have microprocessors. Microprocessors that until now were all two-dimensional, as of now there is a significant step by introducing the 3D significance And why does it matter, apart from the wonders of technology? Basically it allows us to continue fulfilling Moore's law, and with it the consequent technological progress, to create processors that are faster and occupy less.

Beginning with the Ivy Bridge, Intel will introduce three-dimensional transistors gradually throughout its range, even for mobile phones. The advantages are self-evident as they use 50% less energy, drive better and are 37% faster and also if some being significantly cheaper. The Ivy Bridge will 22nm sometime in the second half of this year, although the company already plans to reach 14nm by 2013 and 10nm by 2015. Worth a look at the video and see how the new Tri-Gate technology is far, far beyond a simple process in three dimensions.

Intel introduces the first three-dimensional transistors written ALT1040 on 4 May, 2011 by Carlos Rebato
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