Intel issued a Three Dimensional Transistors

Intel Corp. announced that they will mass-produce chips using the new transistors are shown in three-dimensional structure (three-dimensional/3-D). It describes as a breakthrough in microprocessors.

3-D transistor, called the Tri-Gate, is a fundamental step forward from two-dimensional transistor structure that turn computers, mobile phones, and other modern electronics.

"Scientists and engineers Intel has once again reinventing the transistor. This time use the third dimension," said Paul Otellini, Intel CEO, said in a statement on Wednesday (4 / 5).

Intel also showed a 22-nanometer microprocessor with the name of Ivy Bridge. This will be the first chip built using 3-D transistor new.

Ivy Bridge is scheduled to be mass produced at the end of this year.

According to Intel, the transistor in 3-D allows the chip to operate at voltage and lower leakage than previous transistors. However, higher performance and 37 percent with a lower voltage than the two-dimensional transistor 32 nm.

Another important advantage, the transistor in 3-D is best used in small handheld devices that use less energy.