We've always heard that Chewbacca and friends had the power to control nanoscale strain in processors in a galaxy far, far away, but we Earthlings are just now getting caught up. Researchers at the Centre d'élaboration de matériaux et d'études structurales (CEMES-CNRS) have reportedly patented a measurement device that will essentially "enable manufacturers to improve microprocessor production methods and optimize future computers." We'll warn you, the meat of this stuff is pretty technical, but the take home is this: the technique has a good chance at "optimizing
strain modeling in transistors and enhancing their electrical efficiency," which is just what we need for more potent chips that demand less energy. And that's something even a layman can appreciate.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mile @ Jun 22nd 2008 9:38PM
In 5 years, 300nm will be child's play.
allislost @ Jun 22nd 2008 10:07PM
yeah that's nice, but can you wear it... as a hat?
Carl Vitullo @ Jun 22nd 2008 10:19PM
silly darren, chewbacca can't use the force.
Michael @ Jun 22nd 2008 10:28PM
he can if he wants to! are you gonna argue with chewbacca?
James @ Jun 23rd 2008 7:51AM
No, because he'll rip your f*cking arms off.
Sim @ Jun 23rd 2008 12:06PM
but his nephew lowbacca can!
...i'm a nerd.