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ReRAM and the Memory Chip Contest

Posted January 29, 2012 10:43 AM

From BBC News - Science & Environment:

A next generation RAM memory that remembers data even when the power is turned off is nearing production. Unlike most RAM, ReRAM is non-volatile memory, meaning that it retains data without power. Current types of non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, are used in everything from USB sticks to solid state drives.

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Re: ReRAM and the Memory Chip Contest

01/30/2012 5:46 AM

What goes around, comes around.....

40 years ago I worked on Computers with memory that retained its data even through power outs....tiny little ferrite rings. See here:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic-core_memory

The Apollo missions used plated wire memory that also retained its data......Univac!!! (My old company!)

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