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Oct 17, 2024

Could an artificial sapphire insulator be the bedrock of next-gen chip technology? | South China Morning Post

Traditional chips, also known as integrated circuits, feature complex, interconnected structures on a silicon wafer substrate. Transistors within the chips regulate current while dielectric layers

Traditional chips, also known as integrated circuits, feature complex, interconnected structures on a silicon wafer substrate.

Transistors within the chips regulate current while dielectric layers made of insulating materials isolate the various conductive layers to prevent current leakage.

Dielectric layers also act as thermal barriers, helping manage heat distribution within the chip.