Title :
Microprocessor Scaling: What Limits Will Hold?
Author :
Izydorczyk, Jacek ; Izydorczyk, Michael
Author_Institution :
Electron., Silesian Tech. Univ., Gliwice, Poland
Abstract :
For 40 years, semiconductor technology has followed Moore´s law, but continuing that pattern will require a breakthrough in energy-efficient design. Eventually the industry must also seek an entirely new paradigm, such as creating reliable systems from unreliable components.
Keywords :
microprocessor chips; power aware computing; semiconductor technology; Moore law; energy efficient design; microprocessor scaling; reliable systems; semiconductor technology; unreliable components; CMOS technology; Chemical technology; Costs; Energy efficiency; Fabrication; Information theory; Integrated circuit technology; Machinery; Microprocessors; Moore´s Law; CMOS technology; Hardware; Information theory; Integrated circuit design; Moore´s law;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2009.375
