OCZ Announces the PC2-6400 Flex XLC, a High Performance Memory Solution for EnthusiastsWith the goal of providing their latest proprietary technology to every enthusiast, OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today launched the OCZ PC2-6400 FlexXLC 2x1GB Kit, the mainstream edition of the recently released DDR2-1150 memory part. Intended for the enthusiast looking for the absolute highest performance and value, the new PC2-6400 Flex XLC delivers unprecedented speed, signal integrity, and thermal management, all at a lower price point than the current flagship high-speed binned Flex XLC solution.

A-DATA has shown off prototypes of an upcoming solid-state drive for ExpressCard, IDE and SATA interfaces. The samples have capacities of 32, 64 and 128 GB. The 32 and 64 GB drives come in 1.8" form factors while the 128 GB drive is in a 2.5" size. Solid state drives promise to be much faster than traditional hard drives. Since there are no moving parts, the drives can reach sustained read speeds of 62 MB/s and have an access time in the sub-millisecond range. Regular hard drives typically have access times between 8 and 19 ms. In addition, SSDs promise to enhance battery life by a few minutes. A-Data didn't specify the price, but did say that mass production should start late Q1 2007.

Transcend information, a leading company in manufacturing flash memory products showcased its new SD gaming cards designed specially for game consoles, such as Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii, at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The growing popularity of game consoles has catapulted the need for higher performance and bigger capacity flash memory cards.

Rambus Inc., one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed chip interfaces and Spansion Inc., the world's largest pure-play provider of Flash memory solutions, announced today that they have signed a patent license agreement. This five-year, royalty-based agreement grants Spansion a license to a broad range of Rambus patents. Rambus management does not expect revenue generated from this license agreement to be material. Specific terms of the agreement are confidential.

Kingston Technology announced today the launch of its new 1.150GHz(PC9200) and 1.200GHz(PC9600) DDR2 HyperX memory modules to the market. The KHX9600D2/XX modules operate at DDR2-1200 CL5-5-5-15@2.3-2.35V while the KHX9200D2/XX works at DDR2-1150 CL5-5-5-15@2.3-2.35V. Kingston Technology's new HyperX 1.1GHz and 1.2GHz modules are available now in 512MB and 1GB capacities, 1GB and 2GB kits are also available to support the latest in high-performance computing. Each module completes 24 hours of burn-in reliability testing, extensive dynamic testing and visual inspection. Kingston Technology's HyperX DDR2 memory also comes with a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support.

As a part of the CES live demonstrations, Corsair announced the new TWIN2X2048-10000C5DF DOMINATOR memory kits. Designed for overclocking and achieving the highest frequencies in mind, the TWIN2X2048-10000C5DF DOMINATOR is rated and tested at a frequency of 1250MHz(5-5-5-15-2T@2.4V), thus making it the world's highest frequency production ready memory. Specially designed for NVIDIA nForce 680 SLI media and communications (MCP)-based motherboards, the new DOMINATOR extends Corsairs leadership in enthusiast memory. All DOMINATOR memory modules feature Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) and SLI-Ready technology. As a DOMINATOR modules the Airflow Fans are included within each kit. A DOMINATOR heat sink assembly, using DHX technology and the addition of the Airflow fan, allows a Corsair module to reach PC10560 or 1320MHz at CAS 5 settings. The TWIN2X2048-10000C5DF DOMINATOR 2GB kits will be available by the end of January through Corsair's worldwide authorized distributors, retailers, resellers and e-tailers. All Corsair memory products are backed by a lifetime warranty and complete customer support.

Transcend Information Inc., a world leading company in flash memory cards, has announced its 2GB microSD Memory Card. This new card is the smallest memory card (15mm x 11mm x 1mm) in the world, and it is a great choice for the next generation of mobile phones and portable devices, which include a memory card slot as standard. In addition, Transcend's microSD card can also be used in regular SD memory card slots by combining the card with its provided adapter. Transcend's microSD card is now available in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB capacities.

Rambus Inc. has signed a deal with Qimonda AG, a leading global producer of DRAM memory products, for producing Rambus XDR memory devices. The Rambus XDR solution will be implemented in Qimonda's 75nm process technology for integration into high-volume applications, including game consoles such as Sony Play Station 3, digital televisions, set-top boxes and PC graphics.
Rambus XDR DRAM, as part of the XDR memory architecture, achieves an order of magnitude higher performance than today's standard memories. Perfect for graphics processing, consumer electronics, network, and server applications, a single, 2-byte wide, 3.2 GHz XDR DRAM component provides 6.4 GB/sec of peak bandwidth, and enables PCB savings and cost savings by utilizing the fewest number of ICs.

Patriot Memory has said that it intends to demonstrate the world's fastest memory modules at next week's Consumer Electronics Show. The DDR2 modules run at 1302MHz and are referred to as Extreme Performance PC2-10100, with the Silicon Valley manufacturer hoping to have working displays at the show. In reality these are simply are overclocked DDR2 modules which is likely to lead to much more heat being produced - Corsair's 1111MHz equivalent requires heatsinks and three 40mm fans.

A batch of about NT$20 million (US$306,000) worth of DDR chips (from Hynix Semiconductor) was stolen yesterday in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The 20 boxes filled with DDR chips were robbed while in transit, with most of the chips being 400MHz frequency parts. This DDR chips were being delivered to distributors, though ownership of the chips is still unknown. A Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report cited sources as saying that three robbers staged an accident with the truck transporting the chips, and then subdued the driver using a machete and taser gun. The thieves were seen headed to the airport and the batch of chips are likely headed to China, the report said.

Elpida Memory, Inc. (Elpida), Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), announced that it has begun mass production of the DRAM industry's first 1-Gigabit and 512-Megabit DDR2 SDRAMs using 70-nanometer process technology. Manufacturing will be done at its main fab facility, Hiroshima Elpida Memory, Inc. Elpida, a leading provider of advanced DRAM products, is currently realizing high yields and productivity from its 90nm process technology used in mass production. The technology that has made those achievements possible has been applied to the development of the more advanced 70nm process technology.

A-DATA Technology Co., Ltd., the global leader in memory products, just released the Turbo Series 120x CompactFlash card that offers outstanding Windows Vista ReadyBoost support. The Turbo Series 120x CompactFlash card comes in 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB sizes to provide plenty of memory space to store big files and images. This product launch demonstrates how this card's superior performance is opening new types of application support.

Crucial Technology today announced the immediate availability of CrossFire Certified Ballistix and Ballistix Tracer DDR2 modules. ATI CrossFire certified memory ensures compatibility within the ATI CrossFire platform and meets ATI's certification program for reliability, stability and highest standard of quality. The Crucial Ballistix line is designed for the highest performance features including advanced speed grades, low latencies, and integrated aluminum heat spreaders. CrossFire Certified Ballistix and Ballistix Tracer DDR2 memory are available in 512MB and 1GB modules, as well as 1GB and 2GB dual channel kits, at www.crucial.com/ballistix.

Hynix Semiconductor has developed the world's first 800 MHz memory module using 60nm 1GB DDR2 DRAM. The chipmaker received approval for its 60nm DRAM chip from Intel in October and has now developed the 60nm DDR2 memory module this time, passing Intel's Advanced Validation Lab (AVL) test. The new memory chip comes in two types: one with a speed of 800 MHz and the other with a speed of 667 MHz. It also helps hike productivity by a whopping 50 percent, the chipmaker says. In addition, such cutting edge technologies as a "three-dimensional" transistor and three-layered metal allocation boost storage capacity and processing speeds. Hynix is expected to start mass production in the first half of 2007 and use the new memory chip in making high density DRAM components and high performance products such as graphic and mobile DRAMs.

Transcend Releases 1GB DDR2 800 SO-DIMM Memory ModuleTranscend announced today the release of the world's highest speed 1GB DDR2 800 Non-ECC Unbuffered SO-DIMM memory modules (P/N: TS128MSQ64V8J). Transcend's DDR2 800 Non-ECC Unbuffered SO-DIMMs have a huge capacity, and were specially designed and engineered for speed, reliability and extreme performance. All of these attributes make these modules perfect for use in high performance notebooks and also perfect for Microsoft's new generation Windows Vista operation system. Transcend's 1GB DDR2 800 Non-ECC Unbuffered SO-DIMM memory modules are engineered using 16x64MB original brand name DDR2 FBGA chips on eight-layer PCB. All Transcend memory modules come with a lifetime warranty.

Both Corsair and OCZ have new 4GB dual-channel kits, consisting of 2x 2GB sticks, in the works. Early products are expected to run at DDR2-667, but we will see DDR2-800 chips eventually.

The memory will be intended for those that plan to multi-task a lot. The 64-bit version of Windows Vista will be capable of addressing all this memory. Sounds like an ideal match for Intel's Quad-core CPUs.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology solutions, today announced that it has developed a prototype fusion memory chip that can significantly increase the data processing speed between processors in mobile applications. Samsung's new fusion solution OneDRAM is expected to be specified in the design of handsets, game consoles and in other digital applications, especially those that use 3-dimensional graphics.

TwinMOS recently introduced the brand new TwiSTER DDR2-850 DRAM modules situated between the TwiSTER DDR2-800 and TwiSTER DDR2-1066 flagmans. The TwiSTER DDR2-850 modules will be available in 512MB and 1024MB densities. Both modules work at CL5 with nominal frequency of 850MHz(DDR). New-generation, high-performance 0.09μm original dies in a 64Mx8 configuration are used, along with the latest FBGA (Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array) packaging technology, for both the 512MB and 1GB models. As a world-leading DRAM manufacturer, all TwinMOS products are RoHS compliant.

Kingmax released yesterday the latest version of its SuperRAM DDR400. Kingmax's SuperRAM series adheres to standards by using TSOP packaging technology and high-quality IC chips to achieve the high-quality performance required of Kingmax products. The new SuperRAM DDR400 uses deep blue PCB instead of the previous red. In addition, Kingmax has built in into the front side of the SuperRAM DDR400 PCB decoder ASIC IC chip, which uses Kingmax's proprietary TinyBGA packaging technology.

SanDisk and Sony today announced the development of a new Memory Stick PRO-HG format, compatible with the existing Memory Stick PRO format. The Memory Stick Duo sized card extends the maximum storage capacity by up to 32GB, and boost performance by increasing the internal core clock from 40MHz to 60MHz. As a result, the maximum data rate has jumped to 60MB/sec - three times that of the Memory Stick PRO format. Minimum write speed for Memory Stick PRO-HG media is listed at 15MB/sec. The first Memory Stick PRO-HG media will be available in January 2007, but there is no information when the format's maximum 32GB storage capacity will be reached.

Elpida Memory, Inc. and Powerchip Semiconductor Corp.(PSC) jointly announce that both parties will establish a new joint venture company to operate DRAM fabrication facilities in Central Taiwan Science Park with a total planned capacity of 240,000 12" wafers per month, making this site the largest concentration of 12" DRAM fabrication facilities in the world. At the same time, both parties have also agreed to jointly develop a part of next generation process technology. Through manufacturing and development collaborations, the alliance between Elpida and PSC will help combine the strengths of the Japanese and Taiwanese DRAM industries, where both parties will be in an excellent position to collectively strive for the number one position in the DRAM industry.

Super Talent technology today announced its 2GB DDR2-667 ECC Registered and 2GB DDR2-667 FB-DIMMs. The new 2GB DDR2-667 ECC Registered DIMMs have been certified by Supermicro for use in eight-way server motherboards featuring AMD's Opteron dual-core processors. These modules have also earned CMTL certification as well. You also recieve Lifetime warranty. Super Talent 2GB DDR2-667 ECC Registered and DDR2-667 FB-DIMMs are available immediately with OEM pricing starting at $350.

Kingston announced today the HyperX PC9200(1150MHz) and PC9600(1200MHz) high performance memory. Both HyperX memory modules are rated at CL5-5-5-15 timings with 2.3-2.35V operational voltage. For optimal performance, Kingston recommends motherboards designed by ASUS based on the latest NVIDIA nForce 600 series and Intel i965 chipsets. Kingston's HyperX PC9200 and PC9600 memory modules are currently available in 512MB and 1GB single channel, as well as 1GB and 2GB dual channel kits. Each module endures 24 hours of burn-in reliability testing, extensive dynamic testing and visual inspection. Kingston's memory comes with a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support.

G.Skill International Enterprise launches 2 sets high capacity memory modules in DDR2-800 CL6 and DDR2-667 CL5.

After waiting for 5 years, Microsoft starts to ship the new generation O.S. - VISTA. The global computer users are looking for high capacity memory modules to be capable of running it. G.Skill International Enterprise provides two different speed 2GB capacity module for mainstream. All users can catch the latest O.S. trend in saving price.

Corsair today expanded its Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) DDR2-667MHz family of products to support the latest dual-core Intel Xeon based platforms. Corsair high density high-speed FB-DIMMs offer enhanced memory throughput allowing for superior application responsiveness. Based on the JEDEC standards, the new DDR2-667Mhz FB-DIMMs are designed to provide ultimate flexibility and expandability to balance capabilities of Intel dual core processors. Corsair FB-DIMMs and servers modules come with a lifetime warranty and dedicated technical supports. For more information on the new 2GB DDR2-667MHz FB-DIMM memory modules, go here.