Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) recently announced the launch of the industry's first standard low-power compressed additional memory module (LPCAMM2), offering capacity options from 16GB to 64GB, providing higher performance, lower power consumption, more compact design space, and modular design for PCs. The LPCAMM2 memory module has been sampled and is scheduled for mass production in the first half of 2024. This is the first time since the industry adopted the Small Dual Inline Memory Module (SODIMM) in 1997 that client PCs have adopted a revolutionary new form factor specification. The Micron LPCAMM2 module uses LPDDR5X DRAM, which, compared to SODIMM products, can be used in PCMarks such as web browsing and video conferencing ® Reduce power consumption by up to 61%, improve performance by up to 71%, and save 64% of space in 10 important workloads.

With the popularity of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) use cases on client PCs, the performance of memory subsystems has become increasingly important. LPCAMM2 can provide PCs with the performance required to handle artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, and will expand to other applications that require high-performance and low-power solutions with its compact and modular form factor. At the same time, LPCAMM2 also has the ability to upgrade low-power DRAM according to customer needs.

Praveen Vaidyanathan, Vice President and General Manager of the Computing Products Business Group at Micron, stated:

Micron is revolutionizing the user experience of PC users through its LPCAMM2 product, which will provide top-notch performance per watt with a flexible modular design. Micron's LPCAMM2 is the first of its kind to provide stronger performance for laptops with AI capabilities, and its memory capacity can be continuously upgraded with the development of technology and customer needs.

As a leading member of JEDEC, Micron collaborated with mainstream PC OEMs and ecosystem partners to jointly design and develop the LPCAMM2 exterior specifications. In addition to product research and development, the new storage module of Micron LPCAMM2 has also made multiple innovations in testing hardware, testing methods, and automation technology, thereby achieving efficient mass production. The Micron LPCAMM2 also has the following advantages:

• LPDDR5X has higher performance, with a speed of up to 9600Mbps, while the current DDR5 SODIMM4 has a speed of 5600Mbps

• The system can save up to 80% of standby power consumption, thereby enhancing battery life

• Digital content creation workload performance improves by up to 7%

• In PCMark ® 6 out of 10 tests, productivity workload performance improved by up to 15%

• Modularization can provide critical maintenance functions for enterprise IT users and administrators

• All module capacities use a single PCB, providing greater supply chain flexibility for OEM and ODM customers

• Compared to SODIMM, motherboard wiring is simpler

• Yingruida LPCAMM2 retail product enables laptop users to upgrade their system memory configuration

Yasumichi Tsukamoto, Executive Director and Senior Engineer of Lenovo's Commercial Product Solutions Development Department, stated:

LPCAMM2 adopts a new dynamic form factor specification in the PC ecosystem, which can bring higher performance, scalable memory capacity, and longer battery life to mobile workstations and slim laptops. We are proud to have established a deep partnership with Micron to jointly develop and take the lead in bringing this flexible memory product to the market. In addition to enhancing user experience, the low-power memory used in these modules also meets our standards The goal of reducing laptop power consumption.

Dr. Dimitrios Ziakas, Vice President of Intel Memory and IO Technology, stated:

Intel, in collaboration with leading PC manufacturers in the industry, has collaborated closely with Micron to design and develop an upgraded new platform supported by the Micron LPCAMM2 specifications, rebuilding the client PC space. The technological advantages of LPCAMM2 enable Intel and its ecosystem partners to advance sustainable low-power memory technology solutions and create exciting new PC designs for the AI PC era. We will continue to Continuously committed to collaborating with ecological partners to build a solid foundation for future applications and innovation.

Andy Lee, Senior Vice President of Renbao Computer, stated:

The use of large language models and AI applications on edge devices such as laptops and mobile workstations is a key focus of our customer-centric design in the future. Renbao Computer is closely collaborating with Micron to design a platform that adopts Micron's LPCAMM2 high bandwidth, low power, and large capacity memory solution to drive the development of artificial intelligence.

Micron will also provide end customers with the Yingruida LPCAMM2 memory product, allowing laptop users such as gamers, business travel professionals, and content creators to upgrade their memory configurations on their own. This scalable design has pioneered low-power memory in the industry. The Yingruida LPCAMM2 product will be launched on the Yingruida official website in the first half of 2024.

1. PCMark based on LPDDR5X LPCAMM2 and DDR5 SODIMM ® Comparison test results of 10 important workloads; Important workload testing simulates common tasks and activities that users perform multiple times a day, such as web browsing or video conferencing.

2. Compared to SODIMM memory, at the same DDR5 rate, the power consumption per 64 bit bus is reduced by 61%.

3. Compared to double stacked SODIMMs, it can save up to 64% of space.

4. The data transfer rate of LPDDR5X is as high as 9600Mbps, which is higher than the 6400Mbps of DDR5 SODIMM; Compared to the 6.4Gbps speed of SODIMM, the LPDDR5X on the LPCAMM2 module can provide up to 1.5 times the speed.

5. Compared with SODIMM, LPCAMM2 can achieve lower power consumption in the following scenarios: under the same speed of DDR5, the dynamic power consumption per 64 bit bus can be reduced by up to 43% -58%, and standby power consumption can be reduced by up to 80%; IDDR6 power consumption reduction (self refresh) can be reduced by up to 85%.

6. PCMark based on LPDDR5X LPCAMM2 and DDR5 SODIMM ® 10. Results of digital content creation and productivity workload testing; The test objects for the workload of digital content creation are photo and video editing and 3D content creation; The productivity workload mainly tests the performance of PCs in running office applications, such as spreadsheet programs and text editing tools.