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Silicon Technology from Intel

45nm die

Intel is committed to continue introducing new and innovative process technologies according to Moore's Law, delivering great leaps in performance, new levels of energy efficiency, and lower cost per function to the end user.

Silicon process

32nm logic technology ›

Discover how Intel has demonstrated the world's first 32nm logic process with functional SRAM, packing more than 1.9 billion second generation high-k metal gate transistors.

45nm logic technology ›

See how Intel has used dramatically new materials to develop its next-generation hafnium-based 45nm high-k metal gate silicon technology.

65nm logic technology ›

Discover advanced dual- and quad-core capabilities with 65nm silicon technology.

Silicon history

Follow the silicon revolution from the invention of the transistor in 1947 to today's mega performing multi-core processors.

Innovations for a healthier planet

Delivering technologies that make less of a negative impact on our environment, Intel has made the move to lead-free¹ and halogen-free products².

Moore's Law

Gordon Moore predicted the number of transistors to double about every two years.

Silicon research

Intel's silicon R&D pipeline ›

Explore how Intel's silicon R&D pipeline includes 3-D transistors, III-V materials, carbon nanotubes, and semiconductor nanowires for future high-speed and low-power transistors and interconnects.

¹ 45nm product is manufactured on a lead-free process. Lead-free per EU RoHS directive July, 2006 (2002/95/EC, Annex A). Some EU RoHS exemptions may apply to other components used in the product package.

² Residual amounts of halogens are below November, 2007 proposed IPC/JEDEC J-STD-709 standards.