Nanowire Transistors Could Keep Moore’s Law Alive

Researchers are perfecting ways to produce gate-all-around devices

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Nanowire Transistors Could Keep Moore’s Law Alive
Gate-All-Around Transistors: In a new design, the transistor channel is made up of an array of vertical nanowires. The gate surrounds all the nanowires, which improves its ability to control the flow of current. Platinum-based source and drain contacts sit at the top and bottom of the nanowires.
Illustration: Emily Cooper

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