IBM Research successfully produces 7-nm test chips
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The next leap for semiconductors after the 10-nm process node is 7 nm, and it appears that IBM Research is helping to pave the way. According to a report by Ars Technica, the company has announced successful production of 7-nm test chips at its joint research facilities at the SUNY Polytechnic Insititute.
Ars reports that the test product uses 7-nm FinFETs with silicon-germanium (SiGe) alloy channels. This new alloy is apparently one of three advancements ...