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Next gen memory for Samsung
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS has become one of our core memory
announced that is has begun producing products in the future.”
512-Megabit (Mb) PRAM memory. A The 512Mb PRAM can erase 64
new non-volatile memory technology Kiloword (KW) in 80 milliseconds (ms),
that features high-performance and low which is over 10 times faster than NOR
power consumption, PRAM (phase flash memory. In data segments of 5
change random access memory) is Megabyte (MB), PRAM can erase and
expected to usher in the next rewrite data approximately seven-times
generation of non-volatile memory faster than NOR flash.
technology for mobile devices. More scalable than other memory
High-density and high-performance architectures now under research,
are the key technology requirements for PRAM combines the speed of RAM for
smartphones, however these attributes processing functions with the non-
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can increase power consumption volatile characteristics of flash memory
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significantly. Because PRAM’s greatly for storage.
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simplified data access logic requires less highly significant contribution to the Samsung’s first PRAM is produced
support from DRAM, its power usage is efficiency of mobile phone designs, using 60-nm class technology, the same
very efficient. particularly for multimedia handsets and process technology used in NOR flash
By using PRAM, the battery life of a smartphones,” said Sei-Jin Kim, vice production today. Finer technology
handset can be extended over 20 president, mobile memory planning and nodes will be applied in future-
percent. enabling group, Memory Division, generations of PRAM to expedite
“We believe PRAM will make a Samsung Electronics. “We expect it to further commercial adoption.
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Customs experts meet to curb IC counterfeiting
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THE WORLD SEMICONDUCTOR affecting all parts of the world in one to address the problem, and possible
COUNCIL (WSC) applauded the form or the other. This was a significant “tool kits” to contain semiconductor
conclusions of the workshop of first joint step to address the problem counterfeiting.
Customs Experts on semiconductor of semiconductor counterfeiting at a Counterfeit products are an
counterfeiting. The workshop was held global level. I sense the willingness increasing problem throughout the
in September in conjunction with the among all participants to follow-up with world and the semiconductor industry is
Governments and Authorities Meeting further steps.” no exception to this growing threat.
on Semiconductors (GAMS), and The customs experts reaffirmed The impact goes beyond IP or
included customs experts and officials their commitment to protect and trademark infringement of
from China, Chinese Taipei, the enforce intellectual property rights. semiconductor companies. Together
European Union, Japan, Korea and the They shared their experiences and best with an increase in the number of
United States together with practices in their fight against semiconductors being used in an end-
representatives of their respective counterfeit semiconductors, from both product, proliferation of counterfeit
industries and trade ministry officials. import and export customs control semiconductors in today’s market
The EU chaired the workshop with perspectives. Joint actions between creates risks to public safety and health.
Korea as the location host. It was the governments and increasing joint All participants underlined the
first time representatives of all six major government/industry co-operation were importance of having access to
semiconductor regions had met to presented. Topics discussed also information from the semiconductor
tackle global counterfeiting. included how to physically and industry on products and processes to
EU Head of Delegation Henk electronically spot semiconductor facilitate customs’ identification of
Molegraaf from the Directorate for counterfeits, anti-counterfeiting toolkits suspected counterfeit products. All
Taxation & Customs Union, concluded: and the central role of customs. participants agreed to undertake, as
“We were very impressed by the level During the meetings, participants appropriate, enforcement measures
of openness, expertise and willingness discussed the extent of the problem, (which can be national, bilateral or
to discuss and cooperate on the issue societal and economic risks and multilateral) against semiconductor
of the increasing phenomenon of consequences of semiconductor counterfeiting, to keep other members
semiconductor counterfeiting. It is clear counterfeiting, descriptions of national informed and to report back on this to
this is a global problem which is enforcement procedures, current efforts the 2011 GAMS meeting.
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