The traditional silicon based transistor revolutionized the electronic industry with their ability to switch current on and off. Recently, a report has been published theorizing a next-generation transistor based on two-dimensional carbon ribbons only an atom thick. Continue reading as we explore what this could mean for the computing industry.
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The researchers found that by applying a magnetic field to a graphene ribbon, they could change the resistance of the current flowing through it. The magnetic field could be controlled by increasing or decreasing the current through adjacent carbon nanotubes. Increasing or decreasing the strength of the magnetic field would also increase of decrease the flow of current through this kind of transistor.
A cascading series of these graphene transistor-based logic circuits could produce a massive jump in clock speeds by up to 1,000 times, nearing the terahertz range. These circuits would be smaller and efficient, allowing device makers to shrink technology and pack in more functionality. Thanks for reading. This is a short post, sorry, but stuff like this should be shared with everyone because it may affect clock speeds in processors. Please, consider following us on Twitter @BuyYourComputer.
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