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Deep submicron and Dark Silicon

Basic physical parameters for different technologies.

Metal and polysilicon resistance are growing (bad) as we shrink.


Technology Scaling (transistor on and off states getting closer!).

Cross section showing stacked wiring metal layers.

38: (C) 2008-12, DJ Greaves, University of Cambridge, Computer Laboratory.