New memory technology increases performance in Cloud Computing
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Integrated Device Technology (IDT) has announced what it claims to be the first JEDEC compliant memory buffer for DDR3. According to the mixed signal semiconductor specialist, it will enable a new generation of DDR3 memory technology for servers, workstations and storage equipment.
The IDT MB3 device has been designed to increase server memory capacity for use in load reduced dial in line memory modules (lrdimm) at up to DDR3-1600 speeds at 1.5 and 1.35V. IDT says is delivers high performance and low power consumption and 'an unmatched' suite of proprietary features. These include full source synchronous DRAM training algorithms, flexible pattern generation, error insertion/detection and on die scope capability via software.
LRDIMM is a new type of memory module defined for the needs of next generation server applications - particularly Cloud Computing. Servers targeting the Cloud Computing model require scalable memory architectures to support the performance and elasticity needs of virtualised resources. IDT says the lrdimm technology delivers that scalability to appropriately size a server's main memory pool as the user base evolves.
"LRDIMM is a critical technology to enhance server performance in virtualised environments such as Cloud Computing," said Mario Montana, vice president and general manager of the Enterprise Computing Division at IDT. "IDT is the industry leader in memory buffer technology dating back to fbdimm, and that expertise and domain knowledge is applied to our MB3 products for DDR3. We have worked diligently with our customers, ecosystem partners and the JEDEC standards group to bring this new technology to fruition."
The IDT MB301L is sampling now in a MBG-588 package and is compatible with JEDEC lrdimm modules designs.
