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Based on the discussions of Chaps. 3 and 4, it is observed that a space-related crisis has come into sight. It is further concluded that the existing space-dominated paradigm is unable to lead us out of this crisis and it is time for a new time-oriented paradigm to demonstrate its power. In this chapter, an insight called “Time Moore Strategy” is presented that points the pathway from the old to new paradigm. At the beginning, through the lens of “Principle of Least Action”, the Moore’s Law is examined one more time. The clock signal is also scrutinized again, from the application point of view in this time. Building on this level of understanding, the deleterious consequence of the two long-standing problems to the entire field of microelectronic design is debated. It then promotes a campaign of using time more thoroughly and wisely. The campaign is signified by a slogan of “It’s Time to Use Time”. At the end, it is argued that Time Moore Strategy is the tool for conducting this campaign and materializing the paradigm shift.
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Xiu, L. (2022). Time Moore Strategy: Bridging the Old and New Paradigms. In: The Turn of Moore’s Law from Space to Time. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9065-5_5
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