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How is Stanford making use of high-speed memory in their latest research initiative?

How is Stanford making use of high-speed memory in their latest research initiative?

In this article, we discuss power hold-up and some energy storage management devices in the context of SSDs.

In this article, we discuss power hold-up and some energy storage management devices in the context of SSDs.

A flash memory shortage, beginning in 2016 and originally projected to continue until mid-2017, has been re-forecasted to…

A flash memory shortage, beginning in 2016 and originally projected to continue until mid-2017, has been re-forecasted to continue well into 2018.

Get an update on Toshiba's advances in 3D flash memory, just in time for Flash Memory Summit.

Get an update on Toshiba's advances in 3D flash memory, just in time for Flash Memory Summit.

Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.

Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.

The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.

The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.

Learn how embedded FPGAs work and what advantages they offer.

Learn how embedded FPGAs work and what advantages they offer.

Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change…

Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change memory (PCM) technology under large temperature fluctuations.

This is a guide to purchasing laptops for CS and engineering students.

This is a guide to purchasing laptops for CS and engineering students.

This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement…

This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement instruments and matplotlib helps to visualize the data collected from these instruments.

NAND Flash is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to store a ton of bits in one place. It's also one of the most…

NAND Flash is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to store a ton of bits in one place. It's also one of the most aggravating memory mediums to work with: bits wear out, errors pop up, and data gets lost. Why deal with all the hassle of managing your memory manually? Instead, use an eMMC!

Samsung just revealed the world's largest hard drive--the PM1633a, a 16 TB punch in a 2.5-inch SSD package. The drive…

Samsung just revealed the world's largest hard drive--the PM1633a, a 16 TB punch in a 2.5-inch SSD package. The drive relies on a new 32GB NAND flash die comprised of 48 layers of 3-bits-per-cell 3D V-NAND.

Toshiba has released a new flash memory based on its 48-layer stacking process. It has far more storage than traditional…

Toshiba has released a new flash memory based on its 48-layer stacking process. It has far more storage than traditional NAND flash memory, greater write/erase reliability endurance, and faster write speeds.

With Marvell's Execute in Place (XIP) technology, devices with only 512 KB of RAM can now run impressive JavaScript applications.

With Marvell's Execute in Place (XIP) technology, devices with only 512 KB of RAM can now run impressive JavaScript applications.

The new addition to Micron's expansive portfolio of flash storage products provides a purpose-built solution for…

The new addition to Micron's expansive portfolio of flash storage products provides a purpose-built solution for cost-sensitive consumer applications seeking high performance and reliability.

The Microchip Technology Inc. introduced today their 3V 16-Mbit, 32-Mbit, and 64-Mbit Serial Quad I/OTM (SQITM interface)…

The Microchip Technology Inc. introduced today their 3V 16-Mbit, 32-Mbit, and 64-Mbit Serial Quad I/OTM (SQITM interface) Interface SuperFlash® Memory Family.