A researcher from Stanford University, Philip Vaughn (Philip Wong) proposed a variant of the multi-layer processor based on carbon nanotubes.
Vaughn noted that the processor described them require high heat recovery system. However, the multi-layer construction theoretically allow thousands of times lower power consumption supercomputer IBM Watson,. Watson performance measured by the value of 80 teraflops, and its power consumption is 175 kW.
Vaughn also identified three objectives for the future development of carbon nanotubes. First, the material is not suitable for high temperature processes used today in the manufacture of microcircuits. Second, researchers will improve the purity of the material. Third, carbon nanotubes, as well as other semiconductor materials have their own problems when reducing the size of transistors. Related Products :
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