Intel and STMicroelectronics have just launched their “Alverstone” Phase Change Memory prototypes, a new technology that has much faster read/write speeds than traditional flash memory, but all running at lower power that the older tech.
A rather good soundbite comes from Intel:
“This is the most significant non-volatile memory advancement in 40 years,” said Ed Doller, chief technology officer-designate of Numonyx, the new name for the pending STMicroelectronics and Intel flash memory company. “There have been plenty of attempts to find and develop new non-volatile memory technologies, yet of all the concepts, PCM provides the most compelling solution – and Intel and STMicroelectronics are delivering PCM into the hands of customers today. This is an important milestone for the industry and for our companies.”
More info after the hop.
