Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'semiconductor industry'

The semiconductor industry encompasses the design, manufacturing, and distribution of integrated circuits and microchips that power modern electronic devices. From its origins in the mid-20th century with the invention of the transistor, this sector has evolved to become a critical cornerstone of global technology infrastructure, enabling advancements in computing, telecommunications, and automation. In alternate history scenarios, different developmental paths of semiconductor technology could dramatically alter the timeline of digital revolution, geopolitical power balances, and information age societies.

What If Moore's Law Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Gordon Moore never observed or formulated his famous law, fundamentally altering the trajectory of computing technology and digital society.