Micron sends 4-Gbyte DIMM to Intel

Micron Technology Inc. said today (March 19)that it has delivered the industry's first 4-Gbyte registered double data rate (DDR) dual-in-line memory module (DIMM) to Intel Corp.

Micron’s DIMM has been fashioned to meet 184-pin PC1600 and PC2100 DDR SDRAM standards. Micron used 1-Gbit DDR-266 SDRAMs in 400-mil thin small outline packages (TSOP), Micron said.

Although Intel is a manufacturer of microprocessors rather than computers, the company develops systems architectures complete with buses, recommended memory components and peripheral logic chipsets. Intel provides the specifications for computer makers to follow.

One interpretation of Micron’s action is that the company is seeking an endorsement from Intel that the 4-Gbyte DIMM can be designed into computer systems.

“Micron’s development of a 4-Gbyte registered DIMM and the underlying 1-Gbit DDR SDRAM technology is an important step in enabling Intel platform customers with the latest high-density solutions,” said Pete McWilliams, Intel Fellow, in a statement issued by Micron.

“Four gigabyte registered DIMM modules are the highest-density modules available today and provide server and workstation customers with the ability to ship systems with up to 64-Gbytea of DDR SDRAM memory,” said Bob Donnelly, vice president of Micron’s computing and consumer group, in the same statement.

Samsung claimed to have a 4-Gbyte DIMM in January 2003

Source: EETimes