Every time they say that Moore's Law can no longer apply, some breakthrough, minor or major, is soon made that allows the law to remain valid.
Whether the breakthroughs would have happened regardless, or whether the existence of Moore's Law and the desire to maintain it is motivating these breakthroughs, is an interesting question.
[–] frankenmine 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Every time they say that Moore's Law can no longer apply, some breakthrough, minor or major, is soon made that allows the law to remain valid.
Whether the breakthroughs would have happened regardless, or whether the existence of Moore's Law and the desire to maintain it is motivating these breakthroughs, is an interesting question.
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[–] frankenmine 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Electron-based circuits have indeed hit their limit.
Possible ways out of this are: