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Who is Gordon Moore?

An economist who studied technological growth

The co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel (correct)

The inventor of the integrated circuit

A physicist who discovered Moore's law

What is Moore's Law?

An observation and projection of a historical trend that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit doubles about every two years (correct)

A prediction that the cost of microprocessors will decrease over time

A law of physics that governs the growth of transistors in an integrated circuit

A principle that states that the number of pixels in digital cameras will increase over time

What is the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of Moore's Law?

60%

41% (correct)

100%

20%

Who is Gordon Moore?

The co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical trend that Moore's Law is based on?

Doubling of the number of transistors in an integrated circuit every two years Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of advancements in digital electronics that are linked to Moore's Law?

Reduction in quality-adjusted microprocessor prices, increase in memory capacity, improvement of sensors, number and size of pixels in digital cameras Signup and view all the answers

According to Moore's Law, what happens to the number of transistors in an integrated circuit (IC) over time?

It doubles about every two years Signup and view all the answers

Who is Gordon Moore?

The co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Moore's Law and advancements in digital electronics?

Moore's Law is strongly linked to advancements in digital electronics Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gordon Moore and Moore's Law

Gordon Moore is a pioneer in the field of electronics and the co-founder of Intel Corporation.

Moore's Law

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit (IC) doubles approximately every two years, leading to exponential growth in computing power and reduction in cost.
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of Moore's Law is around 35-40%.

Historical Trend and Advancements

Moore's Law is based on the historical trend of the exponential growth of transistors in integrated circuits (ICs) over time.
Examples of advancements in digital electronics linked to Moore's Law include:
increased processing power and reduced cost of microprocessors
development of smaller, faster, and more powerful electronic devices
advancements in data storage, memory, and other digital technologies

Relationship and Impact

Moore's Law has driven advancements in digital electronics, enabling faster, smaller, and more powerful electronic devices.
The exponential growth in computing power and reduction in cost, as predicted by Moore's Law, have led to rapid progress in various fields, including computing, data storage, and communication.

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Test your knowledge about Moore's Law with our quiz! Learn about the history and impact of this observation on the technology industry. Challenge yourself with questions about the doubling of transistors in integrated circuits and the role of Gordon Moore in its discovery. See how much you know about this important concept in computing and electronics.