# What Is Moore's Law and Is It Still True? :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/moores-law-4192714-1-5432709ba34c4a86bc7356f5274946ee.jpg) ## Metadata - Author: [[Carla Tardi]] - Full Title: What Is Moore's Law and Is It Still True? - Category: #articles - Summary: Moore's Law, formulated by Gordon Moore in 1965, states that the number of transistors on microchips will double every two years, leading to faster and more efficient computers at lower costs. This law has guided the semiconductor industry and brought about significant technological advancements. However, experts predict that Moore's Law may reach its limits in the 2020s, as the high temperatures of transistors make it difficult to create smaller circuits. Despite this, the future of computing may rely on applications, software, and other technological innovations to continue improving speed and efficiency. - URL: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mooreslaw.asp ## Highlights - Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles about every two years, though the cost of computers is halved. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jehdemchgazat8rrtr2pev56))