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Micron Shrinks DRAM Process Technology, Achieving the World’s Smallest 1Gb DDR2 Chip

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Micron Technology, today announced production sampling of its new 1Gb DDR2 device fabricated on 68-nanometer (nm) DRAM process technology. The new process, coupled with Micron's 6F² technology, has enabled the world's smallest production 1Gb DDR2 memory with a die size of just 56mm². Mass production of its new 68nm 1Gb DDR2 products is expected to begin early next year, with DDR3 and other low-power DRAM products expected to follow in the second half of the year.



"Micron continues leading the world in development of advanced memory technology," said Brian Shirley, vice president of Micron's memory group. "Our 68nm process technology offers our customers best-in-class die sizes, power and speed benefits for their most demanding applications."

This new advanced memory technology will be targeted at server, mobile and other computing applications where the benefits of reduced die size, faster speeds and lower power consumption are most critical. Upcoming DDR3 products developed on the new process will allow for speeds up to 1600 megabits per second (Mbps). The 68nm process also provides approximately 20 percent lower power consumption when compared to previous process generations. Future DDR3 chips designed on the 68nm process will join Micron's Aspen Memory family of energy-efficient products, which are specifically designed for applications where power reduction is desired such as data center servers and notebook computers.

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so seeing a 3-4+ Gb ram module will become a thing of the future?? thats pretty cool
 
Would this perform better than Micron D9's?
 
Probably so or on the same level. I mean, this is micron after all. THe smaller size should allow for more upper limits to be pushed. Imagine DDR2 at top end current DDR3 speeds.
 
finaly something from micron, thought elpidia was gonna take the lead..
 
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