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> The problem here are the normal (usually copper) wires between transistors that cause heat to build up whenever current flows through them. IIRC with the hig
by __alexs 3y ago
> The problem here are the normal (usually copper) wires between transistors that cause heat to build up whenever current flows through them.
IIRC with the high frequencies of modern processors switching losses tend to be a larger factor than resistive losses. If you can remove the resistive losses that leaves you with a greater heat budget from switching losses which might help drive up frequency even more.
- sigmoid10 3y agoSwitch losses are also resistance losses, they just get amplified by things like the skin effect.
- __alexs 3y agoIf you have a room temperature superconductor, does that mean you can make a superconducting transistor from it?
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- visarga 3y agoDynamic current does not flow freely in superconductors, only direct current. So it would help for power circuits, not for data lanes.