2D Microprocessor

 

the microchip with nearly 6,000 transistors, each only three atoms thick, is the most advanced 2D microprocessor yet, showing strong potential for future edge computing applications.

The chip uses 5,931 transistors made from molybdenum disulfide, a two-dimensional material. Built on standard CMOS processes, it's the most complex 2D logic circuit ever made. It runs RISC-V 32-bit instructions, showing real potential beyond the lab.

A full cell library with 25 logic units was developed to support basic functions like AND and OR. The chip is built on a sapphire base to isolate each transistor. With help from machine learning, the design and manufacturing steps were optimized to reach a 99.77% yield.

Though 2D chips currently operate slower and on a smaller scale than silicon, they are advancing fast. Scientists aim to shrink the channels further and improve performance using advanced lithography.