Wednesday, June 21, 2006

IBM, Georgia Tech Push Chip to 500 GHz

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IBM, Georgia Tech Push Chip to 500 GHz
IBM and Georgia Tech have successfully pushed a cryogenically cooled transistor to 500 GHz, the two organizations announced on Tuesday.

After cooling down a silicon-germanium chip to approximately 451 degrees Fahrenheit below 0, or 4.5 kelvin, Georgia Tech was able to clock the transistor at 500-GHz, versus a speed of about 350-GHz at room temperature.

Daaaaamn. 350 GHz at room temperature? I'll take some of that action.

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