Intel Goes 3-D with “Tri-Gate” Technology

Thursday, 05 May 2011 | by Pat's Picks

Everything, even computer chips, is going 3-D. Scientists at Intel have come up with a cool way to boost computing speeds and conserve energy in the latest generation of computers says the Oregonian: adding a third dimension to the traditionally flat transistor.  After steadily shrinking in size for years, transistors are now so small that they risk malfunctioning. So scientists had to think of a new way to improve their performance. Dubbed “Tri-Gate,” the 3-D technology will be widely available in laptops and computers as early as 2012.

More about the Tri-Gate transistors from PC Magazine