Date: 22/04/2010

2-Gb LP DDR2 DRAM from Micron for ultra-portable computers

Micron is sampling 2-Gb Low-Power DDR2 memory for smartphones and smartbooks. Low-Power DDR2 (LPDDR2) memory delivers more speed and lesser power consumption compared to LPDDR1.

Micron suggests multiple numbers of 2Gb LPDDR2 along with NAND flash memory can be assembled in a single package unit for use in mobile phones and tablet PCs to increase the memory density by using multichip package (MCP) or package-on-package (POP) solutions.

"LPDDR2 today is targeted at the high-end handset and smartbook markets, and this new 2Gb design demonstrates Micron's commitment to serving those markets," said Eric Spanneut, director of mobile memory marketing at Micron. "In the next few years as we start to see crossover from LPDDR1 to LPDDR2 in the value-driven handset market, Micron's LPDDR2 portfolio is perfectly designed to address their needs as well."

"LPDDR2 memory is fast becoming an essential IP ingredient for a whole range of low-power applications being developed by ARM partners," said Rob Kaye, senior fabric marketing manager, ARM. "ARM Memory Controller and System IP have been verified alongside this latest LPDDR2 from Micron, enabling ARM partners to rapidly integrate this LPDDR2 memory into their designs."

Volume Availability: In 3rd Q of 2010.

For more info visit www.micron.com