Memory
Compact memory module improves system stability
Apacer Technology has launched the DDR4 VLP Mini RDIMM memory module for networking, telecommunications and embedded systems, as it responds to key trends such as cloud computing, IoT and big data in the networking industry worldwide in recent years. Compliant with new generation ATCA (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture) specifications for telecommunications and communication equipment, the DDR4 VLP Mini RDIMM memory module m...
QSPI memory selected by STM for MCU
Macronix International has announced that STMicroelectronics has adopted Macronix’s solution and used its Flash memory products in ST’s new STM32L4 microcontroller Discovery Kit with memory, rich graphics, and communication peripherals. Macronix’s Quad-SPI Flash memory MX25R6435F provides ultra-low power consumption in WLCSP, currently the industry’s smallest package, with benefits of longer battery life and suitable ...
High speed SDRAMs increase portable electronics battery life
A new line of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power DDR2 (LPDDR2) SDRAMs has been introduced by Alliance Memory. They have densities of 1Gb, 2Gb, and 4Gb in the 134-ball FBGA package. The devices offer a variety of power-saving features, including 1.2/1.8V operating voltages, to extend battery life in portable electronics, while their high density enables slim designs. The LPDDR2 SDRAMs provide reliable drop-in, pin-to-pin compatible replace...
Collaboration enables lower power consumption for IoT applications
Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Corporation (HLMC) and Cypress Semiconductor have announced a new milestone for the combination of HLMC’s 55nm Low Power (LP) process technology and Cypress' SONOS (Silicon Oxide Nitride Oxide Silicon) embedded Flash memory Intellectual Property (IP). HLMC’s customers have started early production of low-power embedded Flash aimed at Bluetooth Low Energy and Internet of Things applications using the tec...
HDDs provide 8TB for servers & shared storage systems
Toshiba announces the volume availability of its next MG Series of Enterprise Capacity HDDs providing 8TB for business critical servers and shared storage systems. With a 33% increase in capacity from the previous Toshiba 6TB SATA generation, this drive is the first Toshiba 8TB SATA 6.0Gbit/s capacity-optimized storage for the enterprise. The MG05ACA800 improves sustained transfer rate performance by 12% when compared to the MG04ACA.
I/O controllers unlock flash performance in datacentre servers
Microsemi has announced the production release of a new generation of storage input/output (I/O) controller products, the SmartROC 3100 and SmartIOC 2100, powered by the company’s Unified Smart Storage Stack. With the release of this new Smart Storage Platform, Microsemi significantly enhances its server storage solution offerings for data center applications.
512Mb SDRAMs provide pin-for-pin replacements for discontinued Micron devices
Alliance Memory has introduced two 512Mb synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) in the 54-pin TSOP II package. The AS4C32M16SB-7TCN and AS4C32M16SB-7TIN are available in commercial (0 to +70°C) and industrial (-40 to +85°C) temperature ranges. The devices provide pin-for-pin replacements for Micron Technology's discontinued 32M x 16 MT48LC32M16A2P-75:C (AS4C32M16SM-7TCN) and MT48LC32M16A2P-75 IT:C (AS4C32M16SM-7TIN) SDRAMs.
SDRAM memories have integrated error correction
Memory manufacturer, Intelligent Memory, has released DRAMs in traditional SDRAM-technology with on-chip ECC functionalities. As IM started off their ECC DRAM series with DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 and LPDDR technologies originally, now coming up with SDRAM-devices sounds like a technological step backward.
Flash media offers evidence-protection
Swissbit has expanded its range of SD and microSD cards for counterfeit-proof and access-protected data storage in Bodycams. Encryption functionality labelled with the product code "DP" for "Data Protection" enables a sensible and legally viable use of cameras that are attached to the uniforms of personnel: a permanent video recording from the perspective of officials or security officers, which can only be accesses by authorised personnel and ca...
microSD memory cards gain A1 Application Performance label
Toshiba Electronics Europe has earned the SD Association’s new Application Performance Class A1 label for its EXCERIA PRO microSDHC/microSDXC M402 memory cards. The cards can bring mobile users the speed needed to keep up with the many demands placed on their devices, while also providing storage of pictures, HD videos, music, documents and other data.