Micron Technology Increases DDR2 Memory Performance with the Industry's Fastest Speed Grades
Micron Technology, Inc., today announced sample availability of the industry's fastest main memory 1 gigabit (Gb) DDR2 components, capable of running at 1066 megabits per second (Mbps).
Used primarily in data-intensive computing applications, such as video editing or high-end gaming, Micron's new DDR2-1066 memory modules increase user productivity and make images on screen seem more life-like. Micron's DDR2-1066 memory offers an impressive 33 percent speed improvement over DDR2-800, currently the industry's fastest DDR2 speed available.
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"The move to DDR2-1066 provides a significant increase in computing performance for our customers, without any necessary changes to the system design," said Brian Shirley, vice president of Micron's memory group. "With DDR2-1066, the lifespan of today's mainstream DDR2 systems can be extended."
The DDR2-1066 components are produced on Micron's industry-leading 78-nanometer 6F2 process and operate at the JEDEC standard 1.8-volts. The 1 Gb component density allows for modules in densities ranging from 512 megabytes to 2 gigabytes. Micron has already generated industry support of its DDR2-1066 components from leading chipset companies including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), VIA Technologies, Inc. and Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (SiS).
"AMD is committed to providing innovative technology platforms and solutions that allow our customers to realize their full potential," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president and general manager of AMD's desktop division. "In the design of our upcoming native quad-core client processors, which we expect will be available in the second half of 2007, AMD is planning for DDR2-1066 memory support in our integrated memory controller with the expectation that it will be compatible with any future JEDEC standard that may be adopted. Dependent upon validated platforms and JEDEC support, AMD hopes Micron's innovative DDR2-1066 memory modules will provide an exemplary DRAM technology that can extend existing system designs and offer next-generation memory performance at a competitive price point."
Used primarily in data-intensive computing applications, such as video editing or high-end gaming, Micron's new DDR2-1066 memory modules increase user productivity and make images on screen seem more life-like. Micron's DDR2-1066 memory offers an impressive 33 percent speed improvement over DDR2-800, currently the industry's fastest DDR2 speed available.
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"The move to DDR2-1066 provides a significant increase in computing performance for our customers, without any necessary changes to the system design," said Brian Shirley, vice president of Micron's memory group. "With DDR2-1066, the lifespan of today's mainstream DDR2 systems can be extended."
The DDR2-1066 components are produced on Micron's industry-leading 78-nanometer 6F2 process and operate at the JEDEC standard 1.8-volts. The 1 Gb component density allows for modules in densities ranging from 512 megabytes to 2 gigabytes. Micron has already generated industry support of its DDR2-1066 components from leading chipset companies including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), VIA Technologies, Inc. and Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (SiS).
"AMD is committed to providing innovative technology platforms and solutions that allow our customers to realize their full potential," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president and general manager of AMD's desktop division. "In the design of our upcoming native quad-core client processors, which we expect will be available in the second half of 2007, AMD is planning for DDR2-1066 memory support in our integrated memory controller with the expectation that it will be compatible with any future JEDEC standard that may be adopted. Dependent upon validated platforms and JEDEC support, AMD hopes Micron's innovative DDR2-1066 memory modules will provide an exemplary DRAM technology that can extend existing system designs and offer next-generation memory performance at a competitive price point."
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