Dog-bone design helps 2D nanoribbon transistors stay fast and efficient as widths shrink

Stanford researchers developed tiny transistors using ultra-thin 2D semiconductor materials shaped like dog bones, which kept the transistors anchored during manufacturing. This clever design, combined with a two-step etching process, allowed transistors as narrow as 25 nanometers to maintain strong performance — delivering up to 100 times higher current density than previous versions.