New Memory Chip Developed

Scientists claim to have invented a new way to make a fundamentally different computer memory chip that would be much faster and of higher capacity. The device, named "memristor", has electronic properties that make it suitable for both for computing and for faster, denser memory, the researchers said and claimed that the chip can be made much more cheaply, using current semiconductor techniques.

The name is a portmanteau of memory and resistor, because its resistance changes depending on how much current has passed through it; it "remembers" that value even after power is turned off, the researchers said.

Current designs employ expensive or exotic materials, but a real memristor revolution could hinge on making them compatible with existing semiconductor technology, based overwhelmingly on silicon. Such attempts have been made before, but previous devices reported in 2010 were fairly delicate and worked only under vacuum.

Successor to DDR3 Memory Module

The new DDR4 memory is more power-efficient and faster than the current DDR3 memory, which is found in most new computers that ship today. DDR4 memory will shuffle data at faster rates inside computers. New forms of DDR memory first make it into servers and desktops, and then into laptops.

DDR4 memory units are expected to draw less power, starting at 1.2 volts compared to 1.5 volts for DDR3. 

The DRAM will also transfer data at a brisker pace, with bus speeds starting at 2133MHz. The new memory has also been redesigned to process read, write and refresh more efficiently. Faster throughput helps improve application performance and get information to storage faster.

Memory standards-setting organization JEDEC (Joint Electron Devices Engineering Council) is expected to finalize the DDR4 specification by the middle of this year.

OEM CREDIT CARD USB DRIVE

We have launched India's first credit-card shaped USB flash drive. It fits easily in wallets, card-holder and pocket books because of its ultra-slim size and shape. 

Our pocket flash drive comes in most of the storage capacities. Weighs merely 7.5 gms. With USB 2.0 interface (direct plug-n-play), it is compatible with Win 2000/XP/ME/Vista/7, Mac OS 9.0 or later versions and Linux Kernel 2.4.0 and higher versions.

This pocket flash drive has been introduced with a warranty of 1 year. It is available at dealer outlets across the globe.

RAM for Gaming

You may be wondering how much RAM you will need for high-performance gaming. The simple answer is “as much as you can afford”. Adding memory to your system will show real results. Hence adding RAM to your system is a very cost-effective way of increasing performance.

To just run Windows 7 properly, which is the operating system I recommend for your gaming PC, you will be required to have at least 1 gig of RAM. But if you’re a gamer, and I assume most of you are since you’re visiting this site, then you will require more RAM than the average computer user.

To play the latest games now and into the future, I would say 4GB is the absolute minimum. With 4GB of decent quality RAM in your gaming system you shouldn't have any problems playing even the most demanding games. Although, since RAM is so cheap these days and it makes such a difference to performance, a lot of you will want more RAM (6-8GB) to make your PC run even faster and make for an even more future-proof build.

The more RAM the better, but to be safe make sure your motherboard will support more RAM. Most motheboards out right now will support up to 16GB, but it's always wise to double check and also note how many RAM slots your motherboard has.

Need for speed

USB 3.0 will be included on the majority of new systems sold in 2012. Today, the average consumer is downloading high-quality content with a view to share, manipulate and enjoy. The latest USB 3.0 drives have new eight-channel high-speed controllers and go up to capacities of 256GB. This offers consumers expanded storage as well as 10 times the transfer speeds, when compared with standard USB 2.0 devices.The big driver in the personal technology space is speed and form factors. Smaller, faster and solid state-based storage is becoming increasingly mainstream.

NOR Flash Price to be stabilised

Having fallen dramatically in the coursework of 2011, prices for NOR flash memory are expected to stabilize this year, according to industry sources.
The NOR flash industry enjoyed a period of unusually strong growth between the second half of 2009 & first-half 2010, when demand picked up along with the global economic recovery as well as more diversified end-market applications. With demand outstripping supply in the coursework of the period, prices for the memory were boosted in the coursework of the period.
However, the last NOR flash market boom appeared to be short-lived. NOR flash demand has slumped since the second half of 2010, chiefly due to a shrinking PC market, the sources observed. Conventional PCs use more chips than those necessary by the current popular tablets, the sources said.
A weak second half led to less-than-expected growth for the NOR flash market in all of 2010, the sources indicated. The sector suffered a decline in 2011 with ASPs falling over 50%, the sources said.
Looking forward, the sources think NOR-chip prices will start to stabilize in 2012 supported by demand coming from non-PC applications. In particular, the marketplace for serial flash, which has been identified as a speedy growing segment for NOR flash - is set to expand thanks to the chip's growing adoption among automotive, mobile & handheld products, the sources noted.
Taiwan-based NOR flash chipmakers Winbond Electronics & Macronix International have both developed complete serial flash portfolios. Winbond's serial parallel interface (SPI) NOR chips are being used in smartphones & Bluetooth headsets, while Macronix has grabbed new orders for automotive dashboard displays, the sources said.

NOR Flash Rates

Having fallen dramatically in the coursework of 2011, prices for NOR flash memory are expected to stabilize this year, according to industry sources.
The NOR flash industry enjoyed a period of unusually strong growth between the second half of 2009 & first-half 2010, when demand picked up along with the global economic recovery as well as more diversified end-market applications. With demand outstripping supply in the coursework of the period, prices for the memory were boosted in the coursework of the period.
However, the last NOR flash market boom appeared to be short-lived. NOR flash demand has slumped since the second half of 2010, chiefly due to a shrinking PC market, the sources observed. Conventional PCs use more chips than those necessary by the current popular tablets, the sources said.
A weak second half led to less-than-expected growth for the NOR flash market in all of 2010, the sources indicated. The sector suffered a decline in 2011 with ASPs falling over 50%, the sources said.
Looking forward, the sources think NOR-chip prices will start to stabilize in 2012 supported by demand coming from non-PC applications. In particular, the marketplace for serial flash, which has been identified as a speedy growing segment for NOR flash - is set to expand thanks to the chip's growing adoption among automotive, mobile & handheld products, the sources noted.
Taiwan-based NOR flash chipmakers Winbond Electronics & Macronix International have both developed complete serial flash portfolios. Winbond's serial parallel interface (SPI) NOR chips are being used in smartphones & Bluetooth headsets, while Macronix has grabbed new orders for automotive dashboard displays, the sources said.