TechJumper
11-08-2000, 07:25 PM
Robert Richmond's Review of IBM Silicon-On-Insulator Technology
Reviewer: Michael Morelli
Review Date: 11/8/00
Mr. Richmond delivers another smash-hit review of some new technology that may allow processors to venture into the 5Ghz realm within 5 years. Robert describes the processes that currently opperate within a processor, as well as a very technical and descriptive insight as to what has to happen before this technology will work.
On a portion of the review dealing with CMOS specifications, Rob finds there is a problem with current CMOS capabilities.
"Through computer aided testing, most manufacturers agree that CMOS technology will not be able to scale efficiently below the .10 micron die size. Current CPUs, such as the Pentium III, are manufactured with a .18-micron process. The need for smaller die sizes is clearly evident as core clock speeds increase."
QUESTION TO THE AUTHOR:
What do you think the solution will be? How will this happen.
SUMMARY
Overall the review was very descriptive, highly technical, and delivered some pretty startling information. Who knows what we can do operating at 5Ghz! Lets all give Mr. Richmond a round-of-applause for making all our days http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
If you haven't already, check out the review at the following link:
<http://sysopt.earthweb.com/articles/soi/index.html>
Please post your feedback on the review. Did you like it? Was it too technical? Did it cover all the needed areas of this topic?
In any case- it will be interesting to see how all this turns out, I can't wait!
- - - This has been a Michael Morelli "Review of the review"- - - -
Not copyright 2000 Michael Morelli
Reviewer: Michael Morelli
Review Date: 11/8/00
Mr. Richmond delivers another smash-hit review of some new technology that may allow processors to venture into the 5Ghz realm within 5 years. Robert describes the processes that currently opperate within a processor, as well as a very technical and descriptive insight as to what has to happen before this technology will work.
On a portion of the review dealing with CMOS specifications, Rob finds there is a problem with current CMOS capabilities.
"Through computer aided testing, most manufacturers agree that CMOS technology will not be able to scale efficiently below the .10 micron die size. Current CPUs, such as the Pentium III, are manufactured with a .18-micron process. The need for smaller die sizes is clearly evident as core clock speeds increase."
QUESTION TO THE AUTHOR:
What do you think the solution will be? How will this happen.
SUMMARY
Overall the review was very descriptive, highly technical, and delivered some pretty startling information. Who knows what we can do operating at 5Ghz! Lets all give Mr. Richmond a round-of-applause for making all our days http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
If you haven't already, check out the review at the following link:
<http://sysopt.earthweb.com/articles/soi/index.html>
Please post your feedback on the review. Did you like it? Was it too technical? Did it cover all the needed areas of this topic?
In any case- it will be interesting to see how all this turns out, I can't wait!
- - - This has been a Michael Morelli "Review of the review"- - - -
Not copyright 2000 Michael Morelli