| Toshiba and NEC boost MRAM memory |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 9, 2006 - 6:39 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/0602/0702.html |
Toshiba and NEC this week announced improvements in magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) that will allow it to reach writing and reading speeds of 200 MB/s. The companies claim to have solved a problem involving a drive circuit that degraded read operation from memory cells. The new MRAM also runs at a low voltage of 1.8 v. However, the chip is still limited to a density of 16 Mb, even though it is smaller than previous prototypes.
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| Sony intros Memory Stick Micro card |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 7, 2006 - 9:30 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.sony-europe.com/view/View.action?section=en_EU_Press&pr... |
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Sony has introduced yet another memory card format, the Memory Stick Micro (M2), this time aimed specifically at mobile phones. According to the company, the M2 is one-quarter the volume of the Memory Stick PRO Duo, but only 1.2 mm thick. It supports dual-voltage (1.8 and 3.3 volts) and can be used in PRO slots with an adaptor. The cards will be available in March (256 MB and 512 MB) and May (1 GB).
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| STMicro claims NAND flash record |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 6, 2006 - 6:05 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.st.com/stonline/stappl/press/news/year2006/t2002.htm |
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STMicrolectronics claims to have developed a 4 Gb NAND flash capable of transmitting data at 36 MB/s. This rate, according to the company, is 50% better than the best results achieved to date. ST used an embedded error-correction processor that can detect and correct up to five errors per page employing a technique called BCH (Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem). The device was described at the International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC).
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| Corsair adds 2 GB XMS-3200 XPERT kit |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 2, 2006 - 1:40 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/corsair/xms.html |
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Corsair has added a 2 GB kit to its DDR400 XPERT series featuring 2-3-3-6 timings. The modules, equipped with black cast aluminum heatspreaders, are tested to operate at 2.75 volts. The XPERT series uses an integrated microcontroller and embedded sensors to measure voltage, temperature and frequency and show it on a configurable alphanumeric display.
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| OCZ adds 800 MHz XTC DDR2 memory |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: January 30, 2006 - 3:28 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_6400_platinu... |
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OCZ Technology has launched a new DDR2 memory clocked at 800 MHz and featuring its Xtreme Thermal Convection (XTC) heatspreader. The PC2-6400 EL Platinum XTC Edition brings latencies of 4-5-4-15 and operates at 2.1 volts (guaranteed up to 2.2 volts plus 5% withouth invalidating the warranty). The DDR2 memory is available in 512 MB modules and 1 GB dual channel kits (2 x 512 MB).
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| Mushkin ships XP DDR2-667 memory |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: January 16, 2006 - 4:41 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.mushkin.com/doc/products/memory/extreme_performance.asp |
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Mushkin has released new DDR2-667 modules as part os its Xtreme Performance series. The XP2-5300 has latencies of 3-3-3-10 and operates between 2.1 and 2.3 volts. The product, said to provide plenty of headroom for overclocking, includes a black heatspreader. The memory is available in 512 MB and 1 GB modules as well as 1 GB (2 x 512 MB) and 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) dual channel kits.
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| USB drive with e-paper meter from Lexar |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: January 6, 2006 - 7:40 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.lexar.com/newsroom/press/press_01_03_06f.html |
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Lexar demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) a USB flash drive equipped with a storage capacity meter. To avoid excessive power consumption, the company used an electronic paper display from E Ink, instead of the traditional LCD. The bar meter is not as clear, but is completely readable. Actual launch dates were not disclosed by Lexar.
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| AMD licenses Rambus’ memory patents |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: January 3, 2006 - 9:53 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.rambus.com/news/pressrelease.aspx?id=104 |
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AMD has licensed a variety of patents from intellectual property firm Rambus. The USD 75 million deal comprises technology used in DDR2, DDR3, FB-DIMM and XDR controllers, among others. The agreement will last at least five years and, after this period, there is the possibility of renewal or extension. Specific terms, including financial details, were not disclosed. AMD might use Rambus’ DDR2 tech in its first processors supporting the standard to be released in the second quarter.
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| Pretec starts shipping 8 GB USB drive |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: January 2, 2006 - 6:06 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.pretec.com/product/SSD/iDisk/iDisk_II.htm |
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Pretec has released a new 8 GB USB drive as part of its i-Disk II lineup. The device, expected to be available this month for close to USD 600, is said to transfer data at up to 166x (25 MB/s). The 8 GB i-Disk II includes FlashMail, MobileLock and SecretZip software for data encryption, compression and write protection.
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| OCZ ships DDR2 with XTC heatspreader |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: December 28, 2005 - 5:17 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/ddr2 |
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Unveiled last October, OCZ’s Xtreme Thermal Convection (XTC) heatspreaders, featuring an exclusive honeycomb design, are now available in DDR2 modules. The PC2-4200 and PC2-5400 Gold GX XTC have latencies of 3-3-3-12 and 4-4-4-12. Both operate at 1.9 volt, but are guaranteed up to 2.2 volts plus 5%. The DDR2 memories are available in 512 MB and 1 GB modules as well as 1 GB and 2 GB dual channel kits.
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