Micron Delivers Industry’s First 1α DRAM Technology

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Micron Technology has achieved a significant milestone by announcing the volume shipment of its 1α node DRAM products, showcasing advancements in bit density, power, and performance. This new technology boasts a 40% increase in memory density compared to the previous generation and is set to enhance applications across mobile devices, smart vehicles, and more. Micron's 1α DRAM technology is designed to support low-power mobile DRAM, enabling up to 15% power savings. Production has begun in Taiwan, starting with DDR4 memory, with further products expected in 2021.

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• Launch of 1α node DRAM enhances Micron's competitive edge.
• 40% improvement in memory density over previous generation.
• 15% power savings on mobile DRAM for 5G users.
• Broad applications including mobile, automotive, and industrial sectors.
• Production underway in Taiwan, with plans for new product introductions throughout 2021.

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Milestone further solidifies Micron’s technology leadership in both DRAM and NAND

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced volume shipment of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products built using the world’s most advanced DRAM process technology and offering major improvements in bit density, power and performance. This milestone reinforces Micron’s competitive strength and complements its recent breakthroughs with the world’s fastest graphics memory and the first-to-ship 176-layer NAND.

“This 1α node achievement confirms Micron’s excellence in DRAM and is a direct result of Micron’s relentless commitment to cutting-edge design and technology,” said Scott DeBoer, executive vice president of technology and products at Micron. “With a 40% improvement in memory density over our previous 1z DRAM node, this advancement will create a solid foundation for future product and memory innovation.”

Micron plans to integrate the 1α node across its DRAM product portfolio this year to support all environments that use DRAM today. The applications for this new DRAM technology are extensive and far reaching — enhancing performance in everything from mobile devices to smart vehicles.

Micron continues memory leadership momentum across multiple market segments

“Our new 1α DRAM technology will enable the industry’s lowest-power mobile DRAM as well as bring the benefits of our DRAM portfolio to data center, client, consumer, industrial and automotive customers,” said Sumit Sadana, executive vice president and chief business officer at Micron. “With our industry leadership in both DRAM and NAND technology, Micron is in an excellent position to leverage the growth in memory and storage, which are expected to be the fastest growing segments in the semiconductor industry over the next decade.”

Micron’s 1α DRAM node will facilitate more power-efficient, reliable memory solutions and provide faster LPDDR5 operating speeds for mobile platforms that require best-in-class LPDRAM performance. Micron’s innovation brings the industry’s lowest-power mobile DRAM, with a 15% improvement in power savings,¹ allowing 5G mobile users to perform more tasks on their smartphones without sacrificing battery life.

Micron’s advanced memory node supports densities from 8Gb to 16Gb, offering the flexibility to sustain many of Micron’s current DDR4 and LPDDR4 products while giving Micron’s server, client, networking and embedded customers the power-efficient, reliable, extended product support they need. This longevity reduces the cost of customer requalification within their own product lifecycles. It also ensures better total cost of ownership over the system life in use case scenarios such as embedded automotive solutions, industrial PCs and edge servers that typically have longer lifespans.

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Micron’s Taiwan fabs have begun volume production of 1α node DRAM, starting with DDR4 memory for compute customers and Crucial consumer PC DRAM products. Micron has also begun sampling LPDDR4 to mobile customers for qualification. The company will introduce additional new products based on this technology throughout calendar 2021.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions. Through our global brands — Micron^® and Crucial^® — our broad portfolio of high-performance memory and storage technologies, including DRAM, NAND, 3D XPoint™ memory and NOR, is transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Backed by more than 40 years of technology leadership, our memory and storage solutions enable disruptive trends, including artificial intelligence, 5G, machine learning and autonomous vehicles, in key market segments like mobile, data center, client, consumer, industrial, graphics, automotive, and networking. Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit micron.com.

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¹ 15% power savings when compared to the previous 1z generation of Micron mobile DRAM.

FAQ

What is Micron's latest technology announcement on January 26, 2021?

Micron announced the volume shipment of its 1α node DRAM products, which significantly improve memory density, power, and performance.

How much improvement does the 1α DRAM technology offer in terms of memory density?

The new 1α DRAM technology offers a 40% increase in memory density compared to the previous 1z generation.

What power savings can be expected from Micron's new mobile DRAM?

Micron's new mobile DRAM technology is expected to deliver a 15% improvement in power savings.

When did Micron begin production of the 1α node DRAM products?

Micron has begun volume production of the 1α node DRAM at its Taiwan fabs starting January 2021.

What applications will benefit from Micron's 1α DRAM technology?

The 1α DRAM technology will benefit various applications, including mobile devices, smart vehicles, data centers, and industrial PCs.