/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/non-silicon-transistor-from-mit-indium-gallium-arsenide-revitalizes-moore-s-lawA cross-section transmission electron micrograph of the fabricated transistor. The central inverted V is the gate. The two molybdenum contacts on either side are the source and drain of the transistor. The channel is the indium gallium arsenide lighten-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/non-silicon-transistor-from-mit-indium-gallium-arsenide-revitalizes-moore-s-lawTue, 18 Dec 2012 20:34:42 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:a2e0cf18-3b7e-42f7-839f-a071de75ac44DAB1<p>Good post Cabe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Once the electronics industry had a reliable transistor design in silicon, a lot of research into alternative materials ended or stopped.&nbsp; After 65 years, we have significantly used silicon to its natural limits as a material.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I like this new push into more exotic materials because the untapped potenial could make some very large impacts on the industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I look forward to seeing each new device made from different materials.&nbsp; Hopefully we will enter a new age of semiconductor exploration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just a thought,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=15971&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">