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February - 2010 - issue > Technology
From Living Faster to Living Better; Innovations in the “More than Moore” era
Rene Penning de Vries
The semiconductor industry is confronted with sky-rocketing cost levels for System-On-Chip development in advanced CMOS technology, while the continual shrinking of physical dimensions will eventually cause Moore’s Law to come to an end.
At the same time, the added value perceived by consumer demand shows an acceleration of interest in new smart products and areas such as medical devices, food safety, transportation and smart, green solutions rather than just the fastest or smallest consumer electronics.
These applications – to name a few – are typically made possible by integrating existing CMOS technologies with “More-than-Moore” technologies, like Analog/Mixed-Signal, High-Voltage, and Ultra-Low-Power. This shift towards multiple-technology devices will also have a far-reaching impact on design and architecture methodologies, modelling and characterization, and system architecture.
The paradigm shift from generic CMOS-driven technology convergence towards technology diversification provides semiconductor manufacturers with new means for differentiation and - much welcomed-new business initiatives.
A paradigm shift from productivity to quality-of-life
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