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The tallest chip defies the limits of computing: goodbye to Moore's Law?

17 days ago
https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-11-04/the-worlds-tallest-chip-defies-the-limits-of-computing-goodbye-to-moores-law.html
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  • #Moore's Law
  • #semiconductors
  • #flexible electronics
  • Scientists have developed a 41-layer semiconductor chip, increasing circuit density sixfold without reducing size.
  • This innovation challenges Moore’s Law by stacking layers vertically instead of shrinking transistors horizontally.
  • The chip achieves higher performance and lower power consumption (0.47 microwatts vs. typical 210 microwatts).
  • Low-temperature manufacturing enables the use of flexible materials, paving the way for wearable and flexible electronics.
  • Potential applications include health sensors, smart tags, and flexible displays, with future possibilities like 'electronic skins'.
  • The technology focuses on mechanical flexibility, low cost, and scalability rather than extreme speed.
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