When is Moore's law projected to stop ?

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential impact of Moore's law, which states that the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit doubles every two years, on the job market for software and hardware engineers. Some argue that when Moore's law comes to an end, it could potentially lead to a decrease in demand for these professionals. However, others believe that even if this happens, there will still be plenty of other technological challenges that will require their skills.
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And when it does, will software engineers slowly begin to lose their line of work? Would computer (hardware) engineers lose most of their jobs?
 
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avant-garde said:
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You might have got better responses if you had said what "Moore's law" was rather than requiring people to look it up. Apparently "Moore's law" is the observation that the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit approximately doubles every two years.

While I can't say when, or if, that will cease to be true, I can't see why that would have any effect on the jobs of software or hardware people!
 

1. What is Moore's Law?

Moore's Law is the observation made by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore in 1965 that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, leading to a rapid increase in computing power.

2. When was Moore's Law first noticed and how long has it been valid?

Moore's Law was first noticed in 1965 and has been valid for over 50 years.

3. Is Moore's Law still valid today?

While Moore's Law has been a driving force in the technology industry for decades, it is now showing signs of slowing down as the physical limits of semiconductor technology are being reached.

4. When is Moore's Law projected to stop?

There is no definite answer to this question as there are many factors that can affect the continued growth of computing power. Some experts predict that Moore's Law will continue for the next decade or so, while others believe it may already be slowing down.

5. What will happen when Moore's Law ends?

If Moore's Law does indeed come to an end, it will not mean the end of technological progress. Scientists and engineers are already exploring alternative technologies, such as quantum computing, that could continue to drive innovation and development in the future.

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