32nm microprocessors

Revolutionizing How
We Use Technology —
Today and Beyond
In another world's first, Intel
has demonstrated its 32nm
logic process with a
functional SRAM packing
more than 1.9 billion second
generation high-k metal gate
transistors. It's a monumental
step towards delivering
32nm microprocessors in
2009 —and a great leap
towards developing
significant density,
performance, and power
improvements beyond
today's 45nm technology.
And, what are these 1.9
billion transistors? They're
the tiny switches that
process the ones and zeroes
that make up our digital
world. They enable Intel to
continue to deliver record-
breaking PC, laptop and
server processor speeds. And
they're all packed onto a
single memory cell nearly
half the size of the 45nm cell
— which means, for example,
that Intel will be able to
deliver more cores on the
same die and more cache for
even greater performance in
the future.
WE'RE DEVELOPING BEYOND
THE SPEED OF MOORE'S LAW
Moore's Law states that the
number of transistors on a
chip doubles about every
two years. And, Intel has kept
up with that pace. In fact, this
SRAM milestone is several
months ahead of schedule.
Intel's unique position allows
use of "Design for
Manufacturability" (DFM)
techniques to co-optimizing
product design and
manufacturing disciplines.
Intel's DFM was key to the
early ramp of 45nm logic
technology —and one of the
catalysts for bringing
revolutionary innovations to
market faster than ever
before.
THE FUTURE OF 32NM
MICROPROCESSORS —YOUR
FUTURE
The digital age is
transforming the way we
live, work, and communicate.
And with this breakthrough
in 32nm logic technology,
you can expect more in the
future—a lot more. Like
faster processor speeds,
greater computing
capability, improved
functionality, and more
sophisticated applications.
While others aren't
scheduled to deliver on this
technology until much later,
you'll be seeing it just
around the corner from Intel.
Our 32nm microprocessors
are right on track to make a
breakthrough debut in 2009.
Introduction to Intel's
32nm process technology
File Type/Size: PDF 141KB
Press release: Get more on
the world's first 32nm logic
technology
INDUSTRY PAPERS AND
PRESENTATIONS
Intel disclosed numerous
technical details about its
32nm process at the
International Electron
Devices Meeting (IEDM)
conference in December,
2008