Intel utilizes nanotechnology in several key areas of its product development:
1. Transistor Scaling: One of the core applications of nanotechnology at Intel is transistor scaling. The company has consistently reduced the size of transistors, enabling the creation of more powerful and energy-efficient processors.
2. Material Science: Incorporating new materials at the nanoscale, such as high-k dielectrics and metal gates, has allowed Intel to improve the performance and reduce the power consumption of its chips.
3. 3D Packaging: Intel employs nanotechnology in its 3D packaging techniques, such as Foveros, which stack multiple layers of silicon wafers to enhance data processing speeds and bandwidth.
