[wtfishackernews]

x Nanometer or y Ångström isn't based on physical size anymore and is just a marketing term.

From the article:

>A lot of the industry, for whatever reason, hasn’t learned that these numbers aren’t actually a physical measurement. They used to be, but when we moved from 2D planar transistors to 3D FinFET transistors, the numbers became nothing more than a marketing tool.

[bostonsre]

> Intel 20A: Previously known as Intel 5nm. Moving to double digit naming, with the A standing for Ångström, or 10A is equal to 1nm

Was going to say wtf.. I could be half asleep but the numbers don't add up. 20a == 5nm != 10a == 1nm

[amelius]

> ... is just a marketing term.

Who are they trying to fool?

Terms like nanometer and Angstrom obviously don't mean much to average consumers, so these are not the target.

But engineers rightfully call bullshit on the use of these terms.

So who are they targeting with this?