Tyndall National Institute creates first junctionless transistor.
This will be an emerging technology that will be able to replace standard transistors that are now in use. If this junctionless transistor truely work; it will be a revolution in electronic devices. This transistor uses nanotechnology to create it and if Moore's Law is to remain constant thru 2015; the invention of this device will extend Moore's Law well beyond 2015. Electronic devices will be cheaper because without junctions in the transistors the electronic devices will be cheaper to develop and they will become smaller and hold more information. The implications on the world will mean more people will be able to afford electronics. School systems will be able to divert more funds to other areas of their concern. Space explorers will be able to travel farther because they may not need to carry a very heavy load in their explorations.
It is the floppy disk in my workplace that has been replaced by other storage devices. The floppy disk was arkward to worh with, though it served a purpose when first introduced. The disk were very easily damaged and one could lose data. The floppy disk are portable storage that were replaced by other portable devices such as USB storage devices and CD's, DVD's. Computers also have internal storage data bases and software applications that serve the same purpose. These other devices that replaced the floppy disk are smaller and stores more data. This meant more room could be used for other devices in the workplace.
It was pointed out to me by one of my group mates that I may have misunderstood the blog assignment so I added the floppy disk to my blog.
Reference
Brandon, A. (2010). Tyndall National Institute creates first junctionless transistor; gizmag. retrieved from; http://www.gizmag.com/tyndall-national-institute-first-junctionless-transistor/14531/
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Henry,
ReplyDeleteInteresting topic. However, I thought the fundamental component of the microprocessor was the semi-conductor.
Mark
Mark
ReplyDeletesemiconductors are made of transistors; as I understand it. The semiconductors made with these junctionless transistors will cost less.
Hi, Henry,
ReplyDeleteNanotechnology is a fascinating subject onto itself. I agree that the implications of a junctionless transistor will transform every facet of society as you indicated. Although the technology you selected is emerging, and, unless I misunderstood the directions, I approached the blog assignment differently. It was my understanding that we had to "Identify a current technology that has emerged in the last few years that shapes learning or productivity in your industry." Then we were to describe the challenges posed by the technology, the societal needs and benefits related to it, and ways to make the technology better. Since you're a public school educator like me, I guess I was expecting you to talk about a technology that has influenced your teaching and learning environment in the last few years. Is there such a technology at your workplace at the current time?
Hello,
ReplyDeleteNanotechnologies will revolutionize everything we can think of. Just considering the urgency in finding alternative sources of energy and how nano will affect storage in batteries makes for interesting considerations. Future devices will benefit from smaller sizes as well as from longer battery life.
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ReplyDeleteI edited my post after reading your comment. Thanks. I misunderstood the assignment. I added to my post, but i left it as junctionless transistors because I thought this will have a major impact on society. I added the floppy disk as my obsolete technology.