Computing

Classical information processing: logic, memory and data movement after the end of transistor scaling.

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Beyond-CMOS logic

proposed

Logic that performs a computation at far less energy per operation than silicon CMOS can, by steeper switches, reversible or adiabatic operation, or superconducting and other devices, down toward the thermodynamic limit.

Energy per operation: no current value · 0 open gaps · not assessed

Low-energy data movement

scoping

Moving bits between memory and processor and between chips at a small fraction of today's energy per bit, by shorter and denser electrical links, in-package memory and optical interconnects.

Energy per bit moved: 6.5 × 10⁻¹³ J now, target 10⁻¹³ J (0.8 orders of magnitude) · 0 open gaps · TRL 4 (4 of 9)