Micron Technology, Inc. announced volume shipment of its 1α node (1-alpha) DRAM products built using what is currently the world's most advanced DRAM process technology. It offers huge improvements in bit density, power, and performance.
The milestone complements Micron's recent advancements in faster graphics memory and the company is the first to launch 176-layer NAND.
“This node 1α achievement confirms Micron’s excellence in DRAM and is a direct result of Micron’s tireless commitment to cutting-edge design and technology,” said Scott DeBoer, Micron’s executive vice president of technology and products. “With a 40% improvement in memory density over our previous 1z DRAM node, this advancement will create a solid foundation for future memory and product innovations.”
Micron plans to integrate Node 1α into its DRAM product portfolio this year to support all environments currently using DRAM. The applications for this new DRAM technology are extensive and far-reaching – improving performance in everything from mobile devices to smart vehicles.
“Our new 1α DRAM technology will enable the industry’s lowest power mobile DRAM, as well as bring the benefits of our DRAM portfolio to data centers, customers, consumers, and industrial and automotive customers,” said Sumit Sadana, executive vice president and business director at Micron. “With our industry leadership in DRAM and NAND technology, Micron is in an excellent position to drive growth in memory and storage, which are expected to be the fastest growing segments in the semiconductor industry over the next decade.”
The company's DRAM 1α node will facilitate more power-efficient and reliable memory solutions and provide faster LPDDR5 operating speeds for mobile platforms that demand best-in-class LPDRAM performance. Micron's innovation brings the industry's lowest power mobile DRAM with a 15% improvement in power savings,1 enabling 5G mobile users to perform more tasks on their smartphones without sacrificing battery life.
The advanced memory node supports densities up to 16 Gb, offering the flexibility to support many of Micron's current DDR4 and LPDDR4 products while providing its servers, clients, networks, and embedded clients with extended, reliable, and with the energy efficiency they need.
This longevity reduces the cost of customer requalification within the lifecycle of your own products. It also ensures better total cost of ownership over the life of the system in usage scenarios such as embedded automotive solutions, industrial PCs, and edge servers that typically have longer lifespans.
