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Moore’s Law is a prediction made by the co-founder of Intel, Gordon Moore, in 1965. Let’s learn key things about the law and its application today.
According to the law, the number of transistors on a microchip doubles every two years, while the cost of computers is halved.
While this has been largely true for many decades, it is now more of a guiding principle for the semiconductor industry and tech advancements.
Doubling transistors means faster processors and more powerful devices. This has enabled everything, from smartphones to AI, to develop quickly.
More power at a lower cost has made technology more accessible. Computing and processing were once only possible in large companies, but are now on smartphones as well.
Chips have gotten smaller and more efficient over the years, along with the miniaturisation of devices. Computers that once used to take up entire rooms are now on your wristwatch.
Moore’s Law, over the years, pushed engineers and researchers to consistently work on better chip design and manufacturing, resulting in new technologies.
In the last few years, Moore’s Law hasn't been as relevant as it was due to manufacturing challenges. Researchers are now more focused on chip efficiency.
The slowing down of Moore’s Law has also led to increased chip manufacturing costs. However, it successfully drove over 50 years of tech advancement.
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