First 3D Microchip is Created By Cambridge University Scientists

Most of the microchip being used today can transfer data in two directions. Their data transfer directions are either left to right or back to front. the Scienticts of Cambride University have created the first ever 3D microchip successfully.

To create this first 3D microchip, scientists used cobalt, platinum and ruthenium atom in junction with silicon chip. Other additional elements are used to create a club sandwich around the basic silicon chip. The element cobalt and platinum are used because of ability to store digital information similar to disk drive.

Laser technique, MOKE is used by scientists to check the transfer of data of data between different layers of 3D chip. scientists have successfully demonstrated a basic structure of a 3D microchip but there’s still a long way to go before such chips could become commercial.

According to the lead researcher of the study, Professor Russell Cowburn, “Each step on our spintronic staircase is only a few atoms high. This is a great example of the power of advanced materials science. Traditionally, we would use a series of electronic transistors to move data like this. We’ve been able to achieve the same effect just by combining different basic elements such as cobalt, platinum and ruthenium. This is the 21st century way of building things — harnessing the basic power of elements and materials to give built-in functionality.”