Samsung launches the world's thinnest LPDDR5X memory chip into mass production

Samsung has announced mass production of the world's thinnest LPDDR5X DRAM memory chip, which is only 0.65mm thick, comparable to the thickness of a fingernail.

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This chip is designed for use in high-end smartphones equipped with neural processors for artificial intelligence processing. The new LPDDR5X DRAM chip, made using 12nm technology, is available in 12GB and 16GB capacities. It consists of four layers, each containing two DRAM chips. Thanks to its slim profile, the chip allows for more space in mobile devices, which helps improve thermal design.

Samsung claims the new memory chip improves thermal stability by 21.2 per cent over the previous generation LPDDR5X. The company has optimised the PCB, epoxy moulding compound and back grinding process to minimise the thickness of the chip.

Samsung plans to start shipping the new chip to smartphone makers soon and has announced 24GB (6-layer) and 32GB (8-layer) LPDDR DRAM chips for future mobile devices.

Source: Samsung