AMD takes out a license on Z-RAM, again
EETimes reports Innovative Silicon Inc has released its second generation Z-Ram technology. The second generation Z-RAM technology promises to deliver faster performance and improved scaling capabilities. Performance on 65nm fab processes is expected around 5Mbits per square millimeter while smaller 45nm process performance is 10Mbit per square millimeter.
The second generation Z-RAM is expected to scale up to 400 MHz with low power consumption. Power consumption varies but can be optimized as low as 10-microwatts per megahertz. Current second generation Z-RAM technology has been manufactured using 90nm manufacturing technology with 65nm and 45nm parts being tested.
AMD has licensed second generation Z-RAM technology. This isn’t too surprising as AMD was a backer of first generation Z-RAM technology. It is unknown when products utilizing Z-RAM will, if ever, actually hit the market.
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