Global warming and other environmental problems at this time to be main factor in all searches conducted. A new technology is expected not only to bring an innovation and greater efficiency, but must also have the added value that these technologies should also be friendly to the environment. This is called as green technology.
Intel Corp. as the largest seller of the processor in the world is also concern for environmental problems. The research conducted by Intel at this time to get to the processor with high performance and friendly to the environment. Currently, Intel has created a new innovation, notes that Hi-K materials that can replace SiO2 improve processor performance. In addition, the processor is now more environmentally friendly because they use free of reciprocity.
Intel Corp. Develope of a new microprocessor technology by using Hi-C materials, the material with higher value dielectric constant, and Pb-free (plumbum). Constant dielectric is as parameter in various electronic devices, particularly transistor. The higher K value means higher capacity of the transistor. Therefore, while it is turned off, the electric flow is very little, while turned on; the flow of output is very large. Therefore, by material Hi-K, processors performance will be better.
Then plumbum long used to make the processor as a mixture in the process of welding. But the reciprocity is one of heavy metals and hazardous materials that can harm people and damage the environment. Thus, the use of plumbum need can not be enforced in a way that the search for solutions to overcome problems between them. Intel Corp. research find a replacement, the pond – silver – copper weld (lead free). The advantages of these materials are the melting poin higher than plumbum (220 Celcius), power improved, and friendly environment. Therefore, this Pb-free can improve the performance of a processor and also friendly to the environment. Interactive technology will be the ultimate goal, namely to save life on earth, not shorten the life of the earth.