technology nodes

Technology nodes refer to the manufacturing process's size scale for semiconductor chips, typically measured in nanometers (nm). As technology nodes advance, the features on chips—like transistors—become smaller, allowing more to fit on the same chip area. Smaller nodes generally improve performance, reduce power consumption, and lower costs. For example, a 7nm process produces smaller, more efficient chips than a 14nm process. While the node name doesn’t always directly match the actual size, it indicates the era of manufacturing technology and the level of miniaturization achieved in semiconductor fabrication.