Samsung Electronics, a global provider of advanced memory technology, announced the release of its latest lineup of the T-series, the Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) T9. With its stylish and portable design, the T9 is built to keep data safe while on the go, empowering users with fast transfer speeds and ample storage, and providing…
Samsung launches industry’s first low-power compression attached memory module
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, announced that it has developed the industry’s first Low Power Compression Attached Memory Module (LPCAMM) form factor, which is expected to transform the DRAM market for PCs and laptops — and potentially even data centers. Samsung’s groundbreaking development for its 7.5 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) LPCAMM has completed…
Samsung unveils industry’s highest-capacity 12nm-class 32Gb DRAM
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, announced that it has developed the industry’s first and highest-capacity 32-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM using 12 nanometer (nm)-class process technology. This achievement comes after Samsung began mass production of its 12nm-class 16Gb DDR5 DRAM in May 2023. It solidifies Samsung’s leadership in next-generation DRAM technology and signals…
Infineon expands portfolio of automotive data-logging memory devices
The evolving market for automotive event data recorders (EDR) is driving demand for specialized data-logging memory devices that instantly capture and reliably store critical data for decades. To this end, Infineon Technologies has introduced two new Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM) memory devices in 1Mbit and 4Mbit densities to its EXCELON F-RAM family. The 1Mbit devices are…
Renesas introduces industry’s first registered client clock drivers
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the third-generation DDR5 registered clock driver (RCD) and first-generation client clock driver (CKD) for emerging DDR5 DRAM servers and client systems. With these new driver ICs, Renesas continues to be the only provider to offer a complete portfolio of DDR5 memory interfaces for dual…
STMicroelectronics adds advanced features to TouchGFX 4.22 software
STMicroelectronics has released TouchGFX 4.22 user-interface software with improvements that include advanced memory-saving image compression and built-in information sharing. TouchGFX 4.22 automatically selects the optimum compression for images and graphics, greatly reducing the system memory requirement — and without compromising user-interface performance or visual quality. Applying L4, RLE, or LZW9 algorithms to items expressed in the…
STMicroelectronics offers new Industry 4.0-ready Edge AI-powered microprocessors
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the second generation of its STM32 MPUs (microprocessors) with a new architecture built upon the same ecosystem and raising performance and security for applications at the industrial and IoT edge. “The new STM32MP2 Series devices further our investment in application…
Renesas produces its first 22-nm microcontroller
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it has produced its first microcontroller (MCU) based on advanced 22-nm process technology. By employing state-of-the-art process technology, Renesas can provide customers with superior performance at lower power consumption driven by reduced core voltages. The advanced process technology also offers the ability to integrate…
Infineon offers industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory
Infineon Technologies has launched the industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory to enable next-generation automotive E/E architectures. The Infineon SEMPER X1 LPDDR Flash offers safe, reliable, and real-time code execution critical for automotive domain and zone controllers. The new device delivers eight times the performance of current NOR Flash memories and achieves 20 times faster random…
Infineon is first major semiconductor manufacturer to officially support Rust
The development of secure systems is critical for the automotive market. The Rust programming language — with its built-in support for memory-safe software development — is an important enabler for the design of mission-critical automotive software. Infineon Technologies is taking the first step, creating a Rust ecosystem in the embedded sector. This makes the company…
Renesas offers new low-power RL78/G15 microcontroller
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced a new general-purpose microcontroller (MCU) in the low-power RL78 Family, with small package sizes that target 8-bit MCU applications. The versatile RL78/G15 packs many peripheral functions and 4-8KB of code flash memory in package sizes ranging from 8 to 20 pins, with the smallest…
Samsung develops industry’s first 12nm-class DDR5 DRAM
Samsung Electronics announced the development of its 16-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM built using the industry’s first 12-nanometer (nm)-class process technology. It has also successfully completed the product evaluation for compatibility with AMD. “Our 12nm-range DRAM will be a key enabler in driving market-wide adoption of DDR5 DRAM,” said Jooyoung Lee, executive VP of DRAM Product…
Samsung producing Vertical NAND with industry’s highest bit density
Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced memory technology, announced today that it has begun mass producing a 1-terabit (Tb) triple-level cell (TLC) eighth-generation Vertical NAND (V-NAND) with the industry’s highest bit density. At 1Tb, the new V-NAND also features the highest storage capacity to date, enabling larger storage space in next-generation enterprise server systems worldwide.…
Microchip releases advanced microprocessors for smart meters
The design complexity of smart meters continues to evolve as different communications solutions are integrated into the framework and as regulatory compliance requirements are mandated. To meet the growing demand for a feature-rich yet simple design solution for developing smart meters, Microchip Technology has announced the PIC32CXMT family of 32-bit microprocessors with a new MPL460…
Infineon PSoC 4100S Max supports CAPSENSE technology with higher performance
Infineon Technologies has announced its new PSoC 4100S Max family. It features expanded Flash memory and general-purpose inputs/outputs (GPIO) for next-generation human-machine interface (HMI) applications to support the fifth-generation CAPSENSE touch sensors. Available in 7×7, 10×10, and 14×14 mm² packages, PSoC 4100S Max with CAPSENSE technology is ideal for industrial control, automotive HMI, home automation,…
Infineon offering industry’s highest density serial F-RAMs
Infineon Technologies has announced the commercial availability of what’s currently labeled as the industry’s highest-density serial F-RAMs — the company’s new 8- and 16-Mbit EXCELON F-RAM memories. The new EXCELON F-RAM (Ferroelectric RAM) memories address the non-volatile datalogging requirements of next-generation automotive and industrial systems to help prevent data loss in harsh operating environments. The…
Infineon introduces next-generation OptiMOS integrated POL DC-DC regulators
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into massive data centers, the demand for higher performance will continue to increase. Following this trend, high power density and energy-efficient solutions for smart enterprise systems have also become challenging. As a result, Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard…
Samsung unveils high-performance 990 PRO SSD
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, announced the 990 PRO, the company’s high-performance NVMe SSD based on PCIe 4.0. Delivering lightning-fast speeds and high-power efficiency, the new SSD is optimized for graphically demanding games and other intensive tasks — including 3D rendering, 4K video editing, and data analysis. “With continuing innovations in…
Infineon’s new HYPERRAM memory chip doubles bandwidth
Infineon Technologies has added HYPERRAM 3.0 to its portfolio of high-bandwidth, low-pin count memory solutions. The device features a new,16-bit extended version of the HyperBus interface that doubles throughput to 800 MBps. With HYPERRAM 3.0, Infineon offers a portfolio of high-bandwidth memories with low pin count and low power. It’s an ideal fit for applications…
Microchip launches smart memory controllers for data-center computing
The continuous computational demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads, cloud computing, and data analytics deployed on traditional parallel attached memory have reached an efficiency plateau due to the limitations of increased memory channels on a processor. Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the expansion of its serial-attached memory controller portfolio with the…