Moore’s Law

Defenition: The theory behind Moore’s Law is that computer speed and capability will increase annually, even as the cost drops.

The theory behind Moore’s Law is that computer speed and capability will increase annually, even as the cost drops. Moore’s Law states that the number of transistors in a microchip can double every two years, and the cost of computers is halved in price. This theory was created by Gordon E. Moore in 1965.

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