What Are the Current Challenges in Scaling Down Microelectronics?

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The discussion centers on the challenges of scaling down microelectronics, particularly at the nano and pico scales. A freshman in Electrical Engineering seeks resources and insights for a project on this topic, expressing difficulty in finding appropriate reference materials. Suggestions include the book "Nanoelectronic Circuits: From Nanoscience to Engineering Design" and the IEEE Spectrum magazine, which regularly covers microelectronics issues. The importance of accessing reliable sources and potential student discounts for IEEE membership is also highlighted. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for accessible information on advancing microelectronics technology.
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I posted this thread in the Engineering forum, but haven't got any reply back yet. This topic is somewhat science-related, so I guess someone in this forum may give me some helps. Thanks.

I'm freshman in Electrical Engineering. I'm going to do a project on a major challenge in electrical engineering nowadays. I intend to discuss the limit of microelectronics at micro-scale and so the challenge is to go deeper into lower scale, i.e. nano and pico scale (pico-scale is quite too far?!). However, I'm stuck with finding appropriate reference materials, as I'm new in the field. Can someone kindly give me some sources or enlighten me with this issue (in case I misconceive something)? Thank you.
 
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Try to google nanoelectronics.

ehild
 
Thank you ehild :smile:
 
I do not know, but this book might be of some use for you Nanoelectronic Circuits: From Nanoscience to Engineering Design, by Árpád Csurgay.

ehild
 
IEEE Spectrum magazine can be a good source. The magazine discusses issues and potential solutions involving microelectronics fairly regularly, among many other topics.

http://spectrum.ieee.org/"

Also if you wish to become a member of IEEE, I think you get a student discount. (And you'll get a subscription to Spectrum as part of it.)

http://www.ieee.org/index.html"
 
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@ehild: Thanks. I'll try looking for the book. It seems that my university's library doesn't have that one :rolleyes:
@collinsmark: Thank you :smile:
 

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