Moore's Law Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the number of transistors on a microchip according to Moore's Law is:

\[ T = P \times 2^{\left(\frac{y}{2}\right)} \]

Where:

\(T\) is the Number of Transistors on a Microchip
\(P\) is the Initial Number of Transistors on a Microchip
\(y\) is the Number of Years since the Initial Number of Transistors was Measured

What is Moore's Law?

Moore's Law is a prediction made by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, in 1965, which states that the number of transistors on a microchip will double approximately every two years, leading to an exponential increase in computing power. This law has largely held true, driving advancements in technology and reductions in cost, making devices smaller, faster, and more efficient.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Initial Number of Transistors (P): 1,000
Number of Years (y): 10

Using the formula to calculate the Number of Transistors:

\[ T = 1,000 \times 2^{\left(\frac{10}{2}\right)} = 1,000 \times 2^5 = 32,000 \]

This means that the Number of Transistors (T) is 32,000.