Micron rules out commercializing 4F² DRAM memory technology

The architecture adds cost and complexity while offering limited benefits, according to DigiTimes, which reports that Chinese rival CXMT is advancing the technology. Tom's Hardware reports that Micron sees greater potential to increase DRAM bit density through more advanced manufacturing processes than through smaller memory cells.

• Tom's Hardware says the decision follows two decades of research.

Covered by 2 publishers within 10 hours of the first report.

• Tom's Hardware: Micron pulls the plug on future 4F² DRAM after two decades of research in dramatic shift

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DT DigiTimes Micron skips 4F² for 3D DRAM as CXMT pushes ahead · DIGITIMES 9:49 PM

TH Tom's Hardware Micron pulls the plug on future 4F² DRAM after two decades of research in dramatic shift · Anton Shilov 8:00 AM

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