Researchers invent energy-saving computer chip

University of Alberta researchers have designed a computer chip that uses about 100 times less energy than current state-of-the-art digital chips.

The greatly reduced energy consumption of this novel technology offers promise for many small devices with relatively low power needs. This technology could one day eliminate the need to recharge cellphones, help introduce smaller, ultra-high-speed communications systems, and advance the use of implantable health care devices, such as drug delivery chips. Research and development is ongoing before this technology can be implemented in products.

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