There has been a major development in the world of technology. British chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor has developed a flexible and bendable 32-bit microprocessor that costs just under $1. The new chip could revolutionize smart devices and wearable technology in the future. The biggest feature of the chip is that it is bendable. So, even if you bend and fold the chip, it continues to work smoothly. Here are the details

Scientists develop Flex-VR, a flexible chip that costs $1

First of all, the new chip is called Flex-RV, and thanks to its flexible structure, it will come into play in areas where traditional silicon-based processors cannot be used. It will be used in innovative areas such as smart tapes, flexible electronic devices and even interactive packaging. Flex-RV is also built on RISC-V architecture, so it can perform simple tasks such as artificial intelligence.

Moreover, the cost of this chip is so low that it can be produced for less than a dollar. Flex-RV uses indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) transistors. This technology is often found in touchscreens and display panels. It is also stated that the chip has a highly efficient structure with an operating frequency of 60 kHz and power consumption below 6 milliwatts.

Unlike conventional silicon chips, Flex-RV is also much less costly and simpler to manufacture. It can be produced without the need for the clean rooms that silicon requires. This reduces the cost considerably. In the future, we may see such flexible chips more often in smart clothing, packages and even in the healthcare sector.

You can find the details of the scientific study here. So, do you think such innovations could be the technology of the future? You can write your opinions in the comments section below.