Moore's Law Calculator

Calculate Number of Transistors (T)



Formula

The formula to calculate the number of transistors on a microchip according to Moore's Law is:

\[ T = P \times 2^{\left(\frac{y}{2}\right)} \]

Where:

What is Moore's Law?

Moore's Law is a prediction made by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, in 1965, which states that the number of transistors on a microchip will double approximately every two years, leading to an exponential increase in computing power. This law has largely held true, driving advancements in technology and reductions in cost, making devices smaller, faster, and more efficient.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Using the formula to calculate the Number of Transistors:

\[ T = 1,000 \times 2^{\left(\frac{10}{2}\right)} = 1,000 \times 2^5 = 32,000 \]

This means that the Number of Transistors (T) is 32,000.