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This breakthrough addresses the "Boltzmann tyranny" by introducing a 2D nanomaterial-based TFET that overcomes the 60 mV subthreshold swing limit inherent in conventional silicon transistors. By enabling more energy-efficient switching, this technology provides a critical hardware foundation for scaling AI workloads and next-generation computing architectures beyond current physical constraints. The successful engineering of this device represents a significant step toward practical, low-power quantum-classical hybrid chips essential for future AI infrastructure.
PolyU Unveils Quantum Transistor for Chip Advancements

The next generation of microelectronics relies on radical improvements in transistor switching performance to advance computing power. However, conventional semiconductor technology has hit a physical limit known as the "Boltzmann tyranny," which restricts the energy efficiency of traditional transistors and stalls progress in high-performance electronics. To address this key bottleneck, a research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)…
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