Embedded MultiMediaCard standard shows its staying power
A mature embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) interface remains the best choice for low–power, low–capacity applications. The embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) standard is no longer being updated. But…
Gary Hilson
Universal processor simplifies CPU vs GPU decision
Tachyum’s latest universal processor, Prodigy, combines the functionality of a CPU and GPU into a single architecture. Picking the right processor for the job may…
Latest PCIe spec doubles data rate
PCI–SIG sets 2025 deadline for PCIe 7.0 and commits to bandwidth doubling, backwards compatibility. The sixth iteration of the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCIe) specification only…
LPDDR5 DRAM ready for Level 5 autonomy
Micron announced that its LPDDR5 memory is now ASIL D certified under ISO 26262, which is considered one of the most stringent safety integrity levels…
Storage devices target emerging cloud requirements
Western Digital’s latest SSDs and HDDs aim to assist customers of all sizes grapple with exponential data growth in the cloud. Western Digital Corp.’s (WD)…
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ReRam gains interest for in-computing memory
ReRAM’s potential for in-memory computing lies in using a ReRAM array as a computing fabric. As interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and in-memory computing significantly…
Advanced workloads drive PCIe 6.0 adoption
By changing where PCIe interconnects are used, companies can optimize PCIe 6.0 controllers to meet the bandwidth demands of data-intensive workloads. To meet the bandwidth…
AI demand drives expanded high-bandwidth memory usage
HBM is still a premium product, but the mainstreaming of AI inference is pulling HBM into the mainstream with it. High bandwidth memory (HBM) is…
LPDDR5X memory targets low-power devices
Micron’s LPDDR5X based on its 1-alpha node reduces power consumption on several fronts. Micron Technology’s latest memory technology aimed at smartphones offers a potential triple…
Interconnect spec speeds heterogenous computing
The rapid emergence of the Compute Express Link (CXL) specification is an excellent example of heterogenous computing — but not all heterogenous computing is necessarily…