Why is Subthreshold Leakage Important in Nanotechnology?
As transistors shrink, the voltage threshold required to switch them on and off decreases. This makes it easier for electrons to "leak" through the transistor even when it is supposed to be off. This leakage current can significantly impact the power consumption and heat dissipation of electronic devices, which is a crucial concern in integrated circuits used in everything from smartphones to supercomputers.
