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Demand for the next generation DRAM chip, DDR3 (double data rate, third generation), has spiked recently as systems makers turn to it for increased power efficiency and performance.
Taiwan DRAM maker Powerchip faces further tests
Powerchip Semiconductor, formerly the largest DRAM maker in Taiwan, was able to secure agreements with enough holders of a convertible bond that came due at the end of last week to move forward on a new repayment plan, but the company faces further loan repayments soon.
Rambus reaches tentative settlement with European Commission
High-speed memory developer Rambus is close to settling a complaint brought against it by the European Commission in 2007, it said Friday.
Faster SD cards could reach devices next year
Memory cards based on a new specification will boost storage of consumer electronics to as much as 2TB, the SD Association said Thursday.
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