Memristors were conceptualized in 1971 but the first one was only built 37 years later, in 2008.
Memristors were conceptualized in 1971 but the first one was only built 37 years later, in 2008.
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A scanning electron microscope view of memristors.
A scanning electron microscope view of memristors.
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Unlike transistors, memristors don't require a silicon layer and therefore don't suffer from the limitations of current microchip manufacturing technology.
Unlike transistors, memristors don't require a silicon layer and therefore don't suffer from the limitations of current microchip manufacturing technology.
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On top of a flow of electrons, like transistors, memristors also use ions to store data.
On top of a flow of electrons, like transistors, memristors also use ions to store data.
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Researchers at ETH in Zurich are working with IBM to create a memristor computer within two years.
Researchers at ETH in Zurich are working with IBM to create a memristor computer within two years.
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Memristor chips could one day be integrated in windows, textiles or even coffee cups.
Memristor chips could one day be integrated in windows, textiles or even coffee cups.
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Lower power consumption, with a faster speed, and with a higher volume density of information are among the advantages of the technology.
Lower power consumption, with a faster speed, and with a higher volume density of information are among the advantages of the technology.
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The technology could lead to computers that operate in a way reminiscent of the synapses in our brains.
The technology could lead to computers that operate in a way reminiscent of the synapses in our brains.
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A wafer of traditional computer chips containing transistors.
A wafer of traditional computer chips containing transistors.
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