IBM Unveils New Silicon Technology To Power New Chip

IBM had made a breakthrough in silicon technology a couple of years back which increased its chip speed by a phenomenal 35%. They referred to it as 'Strained Silicon' technology. According to IBM, electrons in the strained silicon experience less resistance and flow up to 75% faster, which can lead to chips which are 35% faster. The words on the street that, IBM is now employing this innovative technology to power its upcoming power6 chips scheduled for launch in late 2006 or early 2007. The company on reaction to these reports confirmed by saying yes, and claimed that the power6 chip with this new technology would run at speeds of 4 – 5 gigahertz consuming lesser power than present chips.