The End of Silicon? Materials of the Future for Computing (2030+)
The End of Silicon? Materials of the Future for Computing (2030+) For decades, silicon has been the undisputed king of the computing world. Its abundance, stability, and favorable electrical properties have fueled the exponential growth of technology. But as we push the boundaries of Moore’s Law, silicon is starting to show its limitations. What lies beyond silicon? What materials will power the next generation of computing in 2030 and beyond? The Inevitable Limits of Silicon Silicon’s dominance is facing several challenges: Quantum Tunneling: As transistors shrink to the nanoscale, electrons can “tunnel” through barriers, leading to current leakage and energy
