Based on Samsung’s 2nd-generation 10nm-class course of know-how, the 16GB LPDDR5 cellular DRAM bundle delivers {industry}’s highest efficiency and largest capability
Samsung Electronics, a world chief in superior reminiscence know-how, at this time introduced that it has begun mass producing the {industry}’s first 16-gigabyte (GB) LPDDR5 cellular DRAM bundle for next-generation premium smartphones. Following mass manufacturing of the industry-first 12GB LPDDR5 in July, 2019, the brand new 16GB development will lead the premium cellular reminiscence market with added capability that permits enhanced 5G and AI options together with graphic-rich gaming and sensible images.
“Samsung has been committed to bringing memory technologies to the cutting edge in allowing consumers to enjoy amazing experiences through their mobile devices. We are excited to stay true to that commitment with our new, top-of-the-line mobile solution for global device manufacturers,” mentioned Cheol Choi, senior vp of reminiscence gross sales & advertising, Samsung Electronics. “With the introduction of a new product lineup based on our next-generation process technology later this year, Samsung will be able to fully address future memory demands from global customers.”
Data switch price for the 16GB LPDDR5 is available in at 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s), roughly 1.three instances quicker than the earlier cellular reminiscence (LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s). Compared to an 8GB LPDDR4X bundle, the brand new cellular DRAM delivers greater than 20-percent vitality financial savings whereas offering as much as twice the capability.
Samsung’s 16GB LPDDR5 cellular DRAM bundle consists of eight 12-gigabit (Gb) chips and 4 8Gb chips, equipping premium smartphones with twice the DRAM capability discovered in lots of higher-end laptops and gaming PCs at this time. Along with the blazing-fast efficiency, the {industry}’s largest capability helps dynamic and responsive recreation play in addition to ultra-high-resolution graphics on premium smartphones for extremely immersive cellular gaming experiences.
As Samsung continues to develop LPDDR5 cellular DRAM manufacturing at its Pyeongtaek web site, the corporate plans to mass-produce 16Gb LPDDR5 merchandise primarily based on third-generation 10nm-class (1z) course of know-how within the second half of this 12 months, in step with the event of a 6,400Mb/s chipset. Such relentless innovation is anticipated to well-position Samsung to additional solidify its aggressive edge in markets resembling premium cellular gadgets, high-end PCs and automotive purposes.
[Reference] Samsung Mobile DRAM Timeline: Production/Mass Prod.
| Date | Capacity | Mobile DRAM |
| Dec. 2019 | 16GB | 10nm-class 12Gb+8Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s |
| Sept. 2019 |
12GB |
10nm-class 24Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s |
| July 2019 | 12GB | 10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s |
| June 2019 | 6GB | 10nm-class 12Gb LPDDR5, 5500Mb/s |
| Feb. 2019 | 12GB | 10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s |
| July 2018 | 8GB | 10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s |
| April 2018 | 8GB (improvement) |
10nm-class 8Gb LPDDR5, 6400Mb/s |
| Sept. 2016 | 8GB | 10nm-class 16Gb LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s |
| Aug. 2015 | 6GB | 20nm 12Gb LPDDR4, 4266Mb/s |
| Dec. 2014 | 4GB | 20nm 8Gb LPDDR4, 3200Mb/s |
| Sept. 2014 | 3GB | 20nm 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s |
| Nov. 2013 | 3GB | 20nm-class 6Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s |
| July 2013 | 3GB | 20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s |
| April 2013 | 2GB | 20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 2133Mb/s |
| Aug. 2012 | 2GB | 30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR3, 1600Mb/s |
| 2011 | 1/2GB | 30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR2, 1066Mb/s |
| 2010 | 512MB | 40nm-class 2Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s |
| 2009 | 256MB | 50nm-class 1Gb MDDR, 400Mb/s |
