Intel Xeon, Eco Friendly Processors
Global warming and other environmental issues has become a major factor in the spotlight in all undertaken research. A new technology is expected not only to bring an innovation and increased efficiency but must also have added value that these technologies should also be friendly to the environment. This is called with Green Technology.
Intel Corp. as the world’s largest processor vendor is also very concerned about environmental issues. Research conducted by Intel at this time leads to obtain high-performance processors and also friendly to the environment. Currently, Intel created a new innovation, namely the discovery of the Hi-K materials replacing SiO 2 can improve processor performance. In addition, processors are now more environmentally friendly because the use of lead-free.
Intel Corp. develop a new microprocessor technology using the Hi-K materials, which is materials with high dielectric constant value, and the free Pb (lead). Meeting represents the dielectric constant electrostatic flux in a material when a given electric potential. Dielectric constant is a parameter in a variety of electronic devices, especially transistors. The higher value of K, the greater the capacity of the transistor. So while it is off, current is still out very little while when you’re on, the flow that comes out very big. Therefore, with Hi-K material is the better processor performance.
Lead(Pb) has long been used in the manufacture of the processor as an alloy in the soldering process. But the lead is one of the heavy metals and hazardous materials that can harm people and damage the environment. Therefore the use of lead should not happen, so the needed solution to overcome the problem of lead. Research Intel Corp. find substitutes for lead, the tin – silver – copper solder (lead free). The advantages of these materials is higher than the dissolution point lead, which is 220oC, the strength increases, and also environmentally friendly. Therefore, the Pb-free is to improve the performance of a processor and also friendly to the environment. Remembering the ultimate goal of technology, namely to save life on earth, not shorten the life of the earth.
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