Tri-Gate transistor set to storm industry

摘要

For the first time since the invention of silicon transistors over 50 years ago, transistors using a three-dimensional structure will be put into high-volume manufacturing. The company will introduce a 3-D transistor design called Tri-Gate, first disclosed in 2002, into high-volume manufacturing at the 22 nm node in a chip codenamed 'Ivy Bridge'. 33-34 Test leads Fluke has available the TL175 TwistGuard test leads, claimed to be the only leads with a manually adjustable test tip guard for use in changing measurement situations. By twisting the lead, the user can change the exposed probe tip length from 4 to 19 mm. When the tip guard is fully extended, the leads are safety rated for CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V use. When the tip guard is retracted, the test leads are safety rated for CAT II 1000 V use.