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Re:Ask HN: Why did stack-based CPUs lose out? by denton-scratch on Sunday January 01, 2023 @07:50AM (#34205909)
Because larger transistors need more electrons, they also need more power to switch. I guess that circuitry made from valves/vacuum tubes might provide high radiation resistance?
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Re:Ask HN: Why did stack-based CPUs lose out? by ilyt on Sunday January 01, 2023 @11:17AM (#34207564)
I mean, you could just use big transistors
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