| Crucial Gives Barebones Systems Away |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: April 6, 2006 - 5:38 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.crucial.com/shuttle |
Crucial and Shuttle are giving away three packages containing a Shuttle XPC SD11G5 desktop barebones system, 2 GB of DDR2-533 memory, a Crucial Radeon X1600 XT graphics card and Logitech’s cordless MX 5000 laser keyboard and mouse as well as Z-2300 speakers. The ”Bad to the Bone“ sweepstakes are open to U.S. residents with entries to be received until April 24. A random drawing on April 25 will indicate the three winners.
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| Infineon spin-off to be called Qimonda |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: March 31, 2006 - 11:14 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.infineon.com |
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German Infineon Technologies today said that its memory spin-off will be called Qimonda. The new company will start operations on May 1 with current memory products business group head Kin Wah Loh as CEO. Qimonda will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of Infineon, but it will look at IPO opportunities. Infineon, meanwhile, will focus on producing semiconductors for automotive, industrial, security and communications electronics.
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| Chaintech launches memory modules |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: March 24, 2006 - 3:26 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.chaintech.com.tw/tw/eng/product_list.asp?MPSNo=18&SPSNo=50 |
Walton Chaintech has officially entered the memory module market with the release of its Apogee series. The first products include DDR400, DDR433, DDR466, DDR2-533, DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 devices. Chaintech promises to offer high-quality devices thanks to its partnership with IC testing and packaging specialist Walton Advanced Engineering.
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| Elpida samples 512 Mb XDR devices |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: March 22, 2006 - 4:17 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.elpida.com/en/news/2006/03-22.html |
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Japanese Elpida has started sampling 512 Mb XDR DRAM devices. The 90-nm chips operating rate of 4 GHz allows data transfer at 8 GB/s. These devices are aimed at high-bandwidth applications like HDTV, gaming consoles and home entertainment server systems. The memory features technologies such as Differential Rambus Signal Level (DRSL) interface, Octal Data Rate (ODR), programmable on-chip termination, adaptive impedance matching, dynamic request scheduling and zero overhead refresh. Volume production will be initiated according to market demand.
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| OCZ Launches Two Low Latency 1 GHz DDR2 Modules |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: March 7, 2006 - 6:55 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/ddr2/ |
OCZ has just released two low-latency 1 GHz DDR2 (PC2-8000) memory modules. Available on 512 MB and 1 GB versions, uses 5-5-5-15 timings, while PC2-8000 Platinum XTC Extreme Edition uses impressive 4-5-4-15 timings.
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| OCZ Launches Low Latency 2 GB DDR500 Kit |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 28, 2006 - 4:19 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_el_ddr_pc_4000_2x1024... |
OCZ has just launched a new low latency DDR500/PC4000 2 GB DDR Dual Channel memory kit. Officially called OCZ EL DDR PC-4000 2x1024MB Dual Channel Platinum XTC, it comes with two 1 GB DDR500/PC4000 modules with 3-3-3 timings. With a 2.8 V voltage, this kit also has OCZ's EVP (Enhanced Voltage Protection), where you can change the module voltage up to 3.15 V without voiding the module warranty.
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| Super Talent Releases 2 GB DDR2-800 Kits |
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| OCZ Announces PC2-8000 Gold XTC DDR2 Series |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 22, 2006 - 3:35 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_8000_gold_gx... |
Memory manufacturer OCZ announced their new PC2-8000 Gold XTC DDR2 Series, which runs at 1 GHz and beyond. Sold in 1 GB or 2 GB pairs, this new series has a 5-6-6-15 latency, runs at 2.1 V, has lifetime warranty and OCZ's EVP (Enhanced Voltage Protection), which allows you to use a voltage between 2.09 V and 2.31 V without invalidating OCZ's lifetime warranty. It also uses gold layered XTC heatspreaders.
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| Corsair ships 667 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 15, 2006 - 4:59 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/corsair/valueselect.html#ddr2sodimm |
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Corsair this week launched its ValueSelect 667 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM modules aimed at Core Duo and Solo notebooks. The 200-pin parts, offered in 512 MB and 1 GB capacities, run at 1.8 volt. The company claims that the modules are immediately available. Other makers, like Crucial and Kingston, are already shipping DDR2-667 SO-DIMM products.
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| Samsung develops fast 1 GB MMCmicro |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 10, 2006 - 5:09 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com/Products/Semiconductor/FlashCard/MMC/micro_mmc.htm |
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Samsung has developed what it claims to be the fastest MultiMediaCard Micro (MMCmicro) to date. The 1 GB device, designed for mobile phones, digital cameras and audio players, writes at up to 7.12 MB/s and reads at 7.38 MB/s. According to Samsung, it operates at 3.3 or 1.8 volts, with the latter version consuming 82% less power than other micro-sized cards. The 12x14x1.1-mm MMCmicro will only be available in the third quarter.
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| 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 |
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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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