Micron Introduces LPCAMM2 Memory Powered by LPDDR5X: Set to Launch in the First Half of 2024

The LPCAMM2 memory, anticipated to hit production in the first half of 2024, is making waves with its groundbreaking capabilities. Micron, the driving force behind this innovation, positions LPCAMM2 as the first disruptive form factor for client PCs since the introduction of small outline dual inline memory modules (SODIMMs) back in 1997. What sets LPCAMM2 apart is its integration of LPDDR5X DRAM, boasting impressive achievements. With speeds reaching up to 9600Mbps, it outshines current DDR5 SODIMMs that cap at 5600Mbps. The real game-changer, however, lies in its performance and power efficiency. Micron claims that LPCAMM2 delivers up to 71% better performance and up to 61% lower power consumption for essential tasks like web browsing and video conferencing. Plus, it offers a notable 64% space savings compared to traditional SODIMM options.

In an era where generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is gaining prominence in client PCs, LPCAMM2 aims to meet the demands of processing AI workloads with optimal performance while keeping power consumption in check. Praveen Vaidyanathan, Vice President and General Manager of Micron’s Compute Products Group, underlines the transformative nature of LPCAMM2, emphasizing its best-in-class performance per watt within a flexible, modular form factor. The design is geared towards enhancing the capabilities of AI-enabled laptops, allowing for memory capacity upgrades to adapt to evolving technology and user needs.

The development of LPCAMM2 involved close collaboration with key client PC OEMs and ecosystem enablers, resulting in a departure from conventional memory module form factors. The LPDDR5X-powered LPCAMM2 achieves speeds of up to 9600Mbps, making it a powerhouse for digital content creation and productivity workloads. The benefits extend to an impressive 80% reduction in system standby power, contributing to enhanced battery life.

Beyond its performance merits, LPCAMM2 introduces modularity, a critical feature for enterprise IT users and administrators. With a single PCB for all module capacities, it provides supply chain flexibility for OEM and ODM customers, simplifying motherboard routing complexity when compared to SODIMMs.

Excitingly, Crucial LPCAMM2 retail products are on the horizon, allowing laptop users, including gamers and content creators, to upgrade their system memory configuration. This marks a significant industry first for low-power memory solutions. Anticipated to hit the market in the first half of 2024, the Crucial LPCAMM2 is poised to redefine expectations in the realm of memory technology.

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