prosessnode

A prosessnode, often translated as process node or simply node, refers to a specific manufacturing technology generation used in semiconductor fabrication. It is a critical metric that denotes the size of the transistors on a microchip. Historically, the process node number, measured in nanometers (nm), was directly related to the length of the gate in a transistor. For example, a 90nm node would indicate a gate length of approximately 90 nanometers.

However, the relationship between the process node number and the actual physical dimensions has become less direct over time. Manufacturers began using the node name as a marketing term rather than a precise measurement. While a 7nm node might not have physical features of exactly 7nm, it represents a significant advancement in transistor density, performance, and power efficiency compared to older nodes. Each new process node generation allows for more transistors to be packed onto a single chip, leading to more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices. This continuous miniaturization is a driving force behind the relentless progress in computing and mobile technology.