Moore's Law
Definition
Moore's Law describes a historical trend of chip integration.
Gordon Moore observed and predicted strong growth in the number of transistors on integrated circuits. The well-known doubling rule is a technological trend, not a natural law.
Simply explained
More and more tiny switches fit on a chip over a long period.
Why it matters in practice
The trend shaped expectations for computing power and costs also for AI.
Example from business
Hypothetical example: A team compares old capacity assumptions with today's hardware offerings.
Limits and pitfalls
- More transistors do not automatically mean double application performance or halved costs.
Origin & history
Moore formulated the original observation in 1965 and later adjusted the time horizon.
Use in mid-sized companies
- SMEs should base hardware decisions on real measurements rather than blanket progress assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Does the law still apply unchanged?
Technical and economic limits change the trend.
Sources
- Moore's Law — · Intel: Moore's Law —
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