First 2D, non-silicon computer developed
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- #semiconductors
- #CMOS technology
- Researchers at Penn State developed a computer using 2D materials instead of silicon, marking a world first.
- The computer uses molybdenum disulfide for n-type transistors and tungsten diselenide for p-type transistors in a CMOS setup.
- 2D materials maintain their electronic properties at atomic thickness, unlike silicon, which degrades as devices shrink.
- This advancement could lead to thinner, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics.
- The research was published in Nature and represents a significant step beyond silicon-based technology.