Memory
Marvell introduces industry’s first 2nm custom SRAM for AI and cloud data centers
Marvell Technology launched the industry’s first 2nm custom Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) for custom XPUs and devices used in cloud data centers and AI clusters. The Marvell custom SRAM, built on a 2nm process with custom circuitry and software, provides up to 6 gigabits of high-speed
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Numem introduces AI memory engine with SRAM-class performance and 30–50% power savings
Numem has launched its AI Memory Engine, a memory subsystem IP designed to address the limitations of traditional SRAM and DRAM in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. The company identifies memory as a critical bottleneck, noting that while processing performance has increased 60,0
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SK hynix outlines DRAM technology roadmap at IEEE VLSI symposium 2025
SK hynix Inc. presented its DRAM technology roadmap for the next 30 years at the IEEE VLSI Symposium held in Kyoto, Japan, from June 8-12, 2025. The company addressed challenges and proposed innovations to advance DRAM technology.During a plenary session on June 10, Chief Technology Off
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Micron begins shipping 1γ-Based LPDDR5X memory for flagship Smartphones
Micron announced it is shipping qualification samples of its 1γ (1-gamma) node-based LPDDR5X memory, designed for flagship smartphones. The memory offers a speed grade of 10.7 gigabits per second (Gbps) and achieves up to 20% power savings compared to previous generations. It is packaged in
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IIT Bombay team won VLSI design competition with Indigenous OTP memory
A team from IIT Bombay secured first place at the VLSI User Design Track Competition during the 38th International Conference on VLSI Design and the 24th International Conference on Embedded Systems in Bengaluru in January. The team developed an anti-fuse One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory using
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NAND flash industry faces 24% revenue drop in Q1 2025, TrendForce reports
TrendForce reports that the top five NAND Flash suppliers experienced a 24% quarter-on-quarter revenue decline in Q1 2025, totaling US$12.02 billion, driven by inventory pressure and reduced end-market demand. The industry saw a 15% drop in average selling price (ASP) and a 7% decrease in shipmen
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NAND flash prices set to rise in 3Q25 amid growing AI-driven enterprise SSD demand
TrendForce reports that increased AI investments by major North American cloud service providers (CSPs) are expected to boost enterprise SSD demand in the third quarter of 2025. The enterprise SSD market is projected to face undersupply, with low finished product inventory levels potentially driv
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3D semiconductor: Advancing SRAM scaling with 3D integration of 2D MoS₂ FETs
Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM) is a cornerstone of modern computing, critical for cache memory, buffers, and registers due to its high-speed performance and low power consumption. However, scaling SRAM to advanced semiconductor technology nodes faces significant hurdles, wit
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SK hynix develops UFS 4.1 solution with 321-layer NAND for mobile devices
SK hynix Inc. announced the development of a UFS 4.1 solution incorporating its 321-layer 1Tb triple-level cell 4D NAND flash, designed for mobile applications such as smart phones. The product is tailored for on-device AI, addressing the growing need for high performance and low power consumptio
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HBM4 to drive over 30% price premium amid rising complexity and AI demand
According to TrendForce, the demand for AI servers is pushing the development of HBM4, with major suppliers advancing their product roadmaps. HBM4 features a more complex chip design with a larger die size due to an increased I/O count, raising production costs. Some vendors are shifting to a log
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Kioxia introduces CM9 Series Enterprise NVMe SSD with 8th gen BiCS FLASH technology
Kioxia Corporation announced the development and prototype demonstration of its KIOXIA CM9 Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs, the first enterprise SSDs to use the company’s 8th generation BiCS FLASH TLC-based 3D flash memory. This memory incorporates CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology,
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Rambus announces client chipsets for AI PC memory modules
Rambus introduced new client chipsets for next-generation AI PC memory modules, including two Power Management ICs (PMICs): the PMIC5200 for LPDDR5 CAMM2 (LPCAMM2) modules and the PMIC5120 for DDR5 CSODIMMs and CUDIMMs. These PMICs, combined with the Client Clock Driver (CKD) and Serial Presence
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