New device could make processors run 1,000 times faster without additional waste heat — scientists say it could reduce data center energy demands
Researchers in Japan have developed a new device that could significantly enhance computer processor speeds without generating additional waste heat. This innovation, known as a 'non-volatile switching element,' allows for processing speeds of 40 picoseconds per bit, far surpassing conventional chips. The advancement could lead to reduced energy demands in data centers, which currently struggle with high energy costs and heat generation.
- ▪The new device can process a bit in just 40 picoseconds, compared to conventional chips that take a nanosecond.
- ▪It is built from ultrathin layers of tantalum and Mn3Sn, which provide stable magnetic properties.
- ▪This technology could help lower energy consumption in data centers by minimizing waste heat generation.
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| Original publisher | Live Science |
| Canonical URL | https://www.livescience.com/technology/electronics/new-device-could-make-processors-run-1-000-times-faster-without-additional-waste-heat-scientists-say-it-could-reduce-data-center-energy-demands |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T12:05:30.762Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-30T12:05:30.762Z |
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| Retrieval / RAG | May the content be exposed for third-party retrieval-augmented generation? | Not asserted |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Technology Engineering Electronic Engineering New device could make processors run 1,000 times faster without additional waste heat — scientists say it could reduce data center energy demands A new device could allow computer processors to operate significantly faster, without generating waste heat. By Peter Ray Allison published 30 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Waste heat can slow down devices.
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