Behind Moore's Law is the theory that transistors get better as they get smaller. The article points out that some scientists are adamant that silicon continues to be the future of microprocessors. However, others are opting to look for materials that have better properties than silicon. The article highlights the benefits of compound materials, such as indium gallium arsenide, for transistors. This technological development impacts Moore's Law by providing a means to continue it holding true. In order for the number of transistors on a chip to continue doubling every two years, they should continue to get better as they get smaller or there would be no reason to continue increasing the number of transistors. If silicon does not continue to offer the benefits of smaller transistors, Moore's Law will become false if another material does not replace silicon in transistors.

In a positive manner, their ability to alleviate the drawbacks and concerns of silicon transistors will improve future microprocessors. Additionally, because alternative compounds will help keep Moore's Law true, transistors will continue to get better and smaller simultaneously. With more transistors on future chips, microprocessors will become faster, improving the future of computing. The article also points out the difficulties with moving into alternative compounds. With the microprocessor industry having invested billions of dollars in perfecting silicon manufacturing, the change to alternative materials may be problematic. This technological development has the potential to revolutionize electrical engineering by moving beyond the dominance of silicon to alternative materials.