Intel to reveal chip-packing breakthrough
C|Net | at | by Mike
Intel on Monday is unveiling an entirely new design for the silicon and metal vehicles that connect the microprocessor to the rest of the computer. That may sound arcane, but the oft-overlooked art of chip packaging is absolutely crucial to the future of the semiconductor industry. Intel says that the breakthrough will play an essential role in allowing processing power to grow. Five years from now, microprocessors will run at 20GHz; they'll need to issue and receive a vast amount of signals and will require a high infusion of electricity.