Posts Tagged ‘memory’
Friday, May 20th, 2022
We frequently see DDR SDRAMs as a key specification of computers and digital devices. In this two-part guest commentary, Ben Miller from Keysight Technologies shares his insights into the design of DDR SDRAMs (Part 1) and how faster memory speeds shape the future (Part 2).
DDR5 is still in the early phases of adoption. JEDEC released the standard in July 2020. The first CPU platform to support DDR5 was released in early 2022.
However, this platform still includes DDR4 support, so it could be some time before the industry accepts DDR5 as the de-facto memory standard and fully transitions memory systems to the new standard.
Faster memory enables the future
Over the next couple of years, more personal computers, servers, and embedded systems will take advantage of the higher speed, lower power, and greater memory capacity available with DDR5.
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Tags:byline, commentary, DDR, interviews, Keysight, memory, opinion, RAM, SDRAM, Tech Focus, technology
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Thursday, May 19th, 2022
We frequently see DDR SDRAMs as a key specification of computers and digital devices. In this two-part guest commentary, Ben Miller from Keysight Technologies shares his insights into the design of DDR SDRAMs (Part 1) and how faster memory speeds shape the future (Part 2).
Faster data processing requires faster memory.
Double data rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory (DDR SDRAM) enables the world’s computers to work with the data in memory.
Faster, not wider
Since the origins of SDRAM, engineers have faced challenges with increasing memory speeds.
Figure 1: DDR has both one-way control signals and bidirectional data buses. Click to enlarge.
DDR emerged as a faster, more efficient way to handle memory, while providing a universal standard between chip designers and device manufacturers.
As shown in Figure 1, DDR memory consists of a memory controller which transmits clock, address and control signals, and a series of DRAM chips which store the data.
In a write operation, the controller sends data and strobe signals to the DRAM; in a read operation, the DRAM sends data and strobe signals back over the same bi-directional line.
DDR SDRAM became the standard in the late 1990s and has since been improved upon many times over.
Prior to DDR, memory speeds maxed out in the range of 100 MT/s.
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Tags:byline, commentary, DDR, interviews, Keysight, memory, opinion, RAM, SDRAM, Tech Focus, technology
Posted in Brief, Enterprise IT, Interview, Keysight, Opinion, Tech Focus, Technology | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017
Western Digital launched in Singapore today the WD My Cloud Home, SanDisk iXpand Base and SanDisk Ultra microSD 400GB. Capacities and prices below.
Three new storage solutions from Western Digital launched in Singapore.
- WD My Cloud Home: from S$249 (2-8TB)
- SanDisk iXpand Base: from S$139 (64-256GB)
- SanDisk Ultra microSD 400GB: S$459
Detailed price list below.
The three new storage devices are targeted at various facets of backing up and sharing the photos and videos captured by the numerous mobile devices that an individual or a household captures.
Details from the press release and price lists below.
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Tags:cloud, iXpand, launch, memory, microSD, prices, SanDisk, Singapore, storage, WD, Western Digital
Posted in Accessories, Events, events, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, SanDisk, Specifications, storage drive, Western Digital | No Comments »
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
SanDisk will be at IT Show 2013 at Marina Bay Sands at Booth B251.
Click to view or download SanDisk promotions during IT Show 2013.
Check out SanDisk’s range of memory cards, Solid State Drive and Memory Vault at IT Show 2013.
Purchase any SanDisk High Performance product (16GB and above) or any SanDisk product (32GB and above) and get a Sure-win Scratch & Win Card to win a selection of prizes, including a Samsung GALAXY Camera.
Tags:IT exhibition, IT Show, IT Show 2013, Marina Bay Sands, MBS, memory, microSD, MMC, promotions, SanDisk, SD card, Singapore, SSD, thumbdrive, USB
Posted in Accessories, Brochures, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Seagate, storage drive | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
SanDisk will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 6, Booth 6B10 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download SanDisk promotions for SITEX 2012.
Purchase any High Performance (16GB and above) SanDisk product and stand a chance to win a notebook, tablet or camera. Check out the bundle promotions too.
Tags:cards, EXPO, IT exhibition, memory, promotions, SanDisk, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, SSD, storage, thumb drives
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Saturday, November 10th, 2012
Hitachi Data Systems promises superior performance, capacity and reliability from the new flash module for demanding enterprise workloads.
Hitachi Accelerated Flash storage for demanding enterprise workloads.
The Hitachi Accelerated Flash storage features a new custom-designed rack-optimized form factor and new flash memory controller technology from Hitachi.
When compared with 400GB MLC SSDs, Hitachi Accelerated Flash storage achieves:
- 4 times better performance
- 46% lower cost per bit
- improved environmental characteristics (power and space)
These offer higher performance, lowest cost per bit, and greater capacity compared to conventional solid-state drives (SSDs) on the market today.
Flash technology has become more pervasive in the data center over the past few years.
However, its widespread adoption as a mainstream storage option has been hampered by high costs, limited endurance and sub-optimal write performance.
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Tags:enterprise, enterprise IT, Flash, Hitachi, memory
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011
SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company producing flash memory storage devices, with more than half its sales outside the United States.
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and distribution for OEM and retail channels.
Founded in 1988, and headquartered in California, SanDisk’s diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid-state drives (SSD) for the computing market.
SanDisk’s products are used by consumers, manufacturers and enterprise customers.
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Tags:Flash, memory, microSD, SanDisk, SD, SSD
Posted in Accessories, Company byte, Desktops, Gadgets, Notebooks, Phones, SanDisk, storage drive, Tablets | 3 Comments »
Tech Focus: DDR5 – How Faster Memory Speeds Shape the Future (Part 2 of 2)
Friday, May 20th, 2022We frequently see DDR SDRAMs as a key specification of computers and digital devices. In this two-part guest commentary, Ben Miller from Keysight Technologies shares his insights into the design of DDR SDRAMs (Part 1) and how faster memory speeds shape the future (Part 2).
Keysight Technologies is heavily engaged with JEDEC and early adoption partners of the DDR5 standard.
DDR5 is still in the early phases of adoption. JEDEC released the standard in July 2020. The first CPU platform to support DDR5 was released in early 2022.
However, this platform still includes DDR4 support, so it could be some time before the industry accepts DDR5 as the de-facto memory standard and fully transitions memory systems to the new standard.
Faster memory enables the future
Over the next couple of years, more personal computers, servers, and embedded systems will take advantage of the higher speed, lower power, and greater memory capacity available with DDR5.
(more…)
Tags:byline, commentary, DDR, interviews, Keysight, memory, opinion, RAM, SDRAM, Tech Focus, technology
Posted in Brief, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Interview, Keysight, Opinion, Tech Focus, Technology | 2 Comments »