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  • Samsung Starts Mass Production of New DRAM – Enhanced AI Processing

    Samsung Starts Mass Production of New DRAM – Enhanced AI Processing

    Samsung has announced that it has started mass production of the industry's thinnest 12-nanometer (nm) class, 12-gigabyte (GB), and 16GB LPDDR5X DRAM packages. This move is anticipated to reinforce Samsung's position as a leader in the low-power DRAM market.

    Samsung Starts Mass Production of New DRAM - Enhanced AI Processing

    Expanding Business in Low-Power DRAM Market

    The company plans to grow its presence in the low-power DRAM sector by providing these 0.65mm LPDDR5X DRAM packages to manufacturers of mobile processors and devices. Samsung has achieved the delivery of ultra-slim LPDDR5X DRAM packages, which can accommodate more capacity within a smaller volume. This innovation reportedly offers improved thermal control, a crucial factor for high-performance applications, such as on-device AI processing.

    Advancements in On-Device AI Processing

    Rumors suggest that Samsung is working on expanding its Galaxy AI capabilities beyond the S series flagships, aiming to introduce them to select A series devices starting this year. YongCheol Bae, Executive Vice President of Memory Product Planning at Samsung Electronics, stated, "Samsung’s LPDDR5X DRAM sets a new standard for high-performance on-device AI solutions, offering not only superior LPDDR performance but also advanced thermal management in an ultra-compact package."

    Technical Specifications and Improvements

    The new LPDDR5X DRAM packages from Samsung will feature the industry's thinnest 12 nm-class LPDDR DRAM in a 4-stack structure. The company claims this will reduce the thickness by approximately 9% and enhance heat resistance by about 21.2% compared to previous generations. The new LPDDR5X DRAM package is reportedly "as thin as a fingernail" at 0.65 millimeters, making it the thinnest among existing 12GB or above LPDDR DRAM. Samsung uses an 'optimized' back-lapping process, which involves grinding the backside of a wafer, to achieve this reduced thickness.

    Samsung remains dedicated to ongoing innovation through close collaboration with its customers, aiming to provide solutions that meet the future demands of the low-power DRAM market.

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  • MediaTek Dimensity 9400: Fastest LPDDR5X RAM Chipset

    MediaTek Dimensity 9400: Fastest LPDDR5X RAM Chipset

    Samsung revealed the industry’s fastest LPDDR5X RAM in April, boasting data transfer speeds up to 10.7Gbps. Recently, the tech giant finalized the verification of this advanced memory in partnership with MediaTek.

    For testing, Samsung combined MediaTek’s upcoming flagship Dimensity 9400 processor with 16GB of the new LPDDR5X RAM. Samsung noted that the testing process spanned three months, indicating a considerable duration.

    Expected Release and Performance

    MediaTek has not yet disclosed specific details about the test or the Dimensity 9400. However, it is now anticipated that the Dimensity 9400 will be the first chip to utilize this innovative RAM technology. MediaTek has only confirmed that the SoC will be released in the second half of 2024.

    Samsung’s LPDDR5X RAM promises a 25% increase in both power efficiency and performance over the previous generation. Additionally, the new memory is designed to enhance on-device AI capabilities, such as voice-to-text generation.

    Broader Applications

    The application of LPDDR5X RAM may extend beyond smartphones, as these chips are also being utilized in the automotive sector, particularly for AI-driven features like autonomous driving.

    JC Hsu, Corporate Senior Vice President at MediaTek, commented on the development, stating, “This collaboration with Samsung Electronics has positioned MediaTek’s next-generation Dimensity chipset as the world’s first to be validated for LPDDR5X speeds. This translates to unprecedented levels of AI functionality and mobile performance. The updated architecture empowers developers and users to leverage advanced AI capabilities and enjoy a wider range of features with minimal impact on battery life.”

    The actual impact of this new hardware combination on real-world performance remains to be seen. With details on the Dimensity 9400 still under wraps, we will have to wait for the official launch to fully understand the chipset’s capabilities.

    MediaTek Dimensity 9400: Fastest LPDDR5X RAM Chipset
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