Subj : Computer RAM gets biggest upgrade in 25 years but it may be too l
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Jan 15 2024 07:30:05

Computer RAM gets biggest upgrade in 25 years but it may be too little, too 
late  LPCAMM2 won't stop Apple, Intel and AMD from integrating memory 
directly on the CPU

Date:
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:20:00 +0000

Description:
LPCAMM2 is a revolution in RAM, but it faces an uphill struggle with 
manufacturers already integrating RAM directly on the CPU.

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Todays computers use either SO-DIMM or Low-power DDR (LPDDR) RAM. LPDDR 
surpasses DDR5 in terms of speed and comes in a form factor that reduces 
power and footprint while enhancing performance. However, LPDDR memory isn't 
modular and must be soldered onto the motherboard, meaning replacing it for 
repairs or upgrades isnt practical. 

CAMM is a new form factor for laptop RAM that has just been adopted by the 
JEDEC Solid State Technology Association and given the name CAMM2. This 
technology is thinner and faster than the SO-DIMM standard, promising a speed 
boost for future laptops. Thats not the only advantage to it though. 

LPCAMM2 harnesses the benefits of LPDDR5X components but in a modular form. 
This represents the first-ever access to a modular LPDDR-based memory 
solution, revolutionizing the field for designers and users. It will also be 
of particular benefit to data center operators, cutting down on energy 
consumption. A future, not THE future 

LPCAMM2 allows stacking up to 16 DRAM components within a single package, 
reducing memory architecture and saving space within laptops (the form factor 
takes up to 64% less space than a dual-SO-DIMM stack), paving the way for 
thinner, lighter laptop designs. 

Despite these advantages, LPCAMM2 requires a new type of socket, which 
increases cost. However, it serves as a single memory module designed to fill 
both memory channels (128 bits total), which will ultimately lead to cost 
savings down the line. 

In theory, LPCAMM2 is an ideal memory solution but it will take a while to be 
fully adopted by laptop manufacturers. That's not the only obstacle it faces. 
Tech giants like Apple are hard-wiring memory into the processor, an approach 
which removes traditional bottlenecks and makes the RAM much more efficient. 
LPCAMM2s arrival is great news, but it seems unlikely that it will halt or 
reverse this trend. More from TechRadar Pro Heres a glimpse at what the 
future of memory and storage could look like if this UK startup succeeds Even 
a laptop can run RAM externally thanks to a little-known tech called CXL One 
of the world's largest SSD makers has just announced something that could 
make SSDs obsolete one day



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/computer-ram-gets-biggest-upgrade-in-25-years-bu
t-it-may-be-too-little-too-late-lpcamm2-wont-stop-apple-intel-and-amd-from-int
egrating-memory-directly-on-the-cpu


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