Micron Brings the Next Evolution of AI PC Memory

Micron, the American semiconductor manufacturing company, has announced a new generation of modular laptop memory, the LPCAMM2, under its Crucial brand. 

It is rated to provide a performance of up to 8,533 megatransfers per second (MT/s), and up to 64 GB of capacity for AI workloads and high-performance mobile systems. 

The company stated that it offers 1.5 times faster performance and lower power consumption compared to traditional DDR5 memory modules for laptops.

The module is said to deliver all the benefits of Micron’s LPDDR5X mobile memory in a form factor less than half the size of standard memory modules.

“Our customers are looking for upgradeable memory solutions that can keep pace with the demands of AI workloads and mobile multitasking,” said Jonathan Weech, senior director of product marketing for Micron’s Commercial Products Group. “Crucial LPCAMM2 is designed to meet those needs with speed, energy efficiency and the flexibility to upgrade, all in a compact form factor.”

LPCAMM2 was first unveiled by Micron last January and was developed in collaboration with leading PC manufacturers and OEMs to ensure compatibility with AI PCs.

It is based on the second iteration of the Compression Attached Memory Module (CAMM) technology, introduced by Dell in 2019. 

Micron states that its technology is compatible with next-generation AI mobile workstations from Lenovo and Dell. Moreover, the Crucial LPCAMM2 memory module is available through retailers and its global channel partners. 

LPDDR memory has gained popularity as an alternative to DDR due to its lower power consumption and improved performance. However, most LPDDR systems today are soldered onto the motherboard, making post-purchase upgrades impossible. 

LPCAMM2 overcomes this limitation by providing modular, replaceable LPDDR memory, allowing users to upgrade or replace memory after purchase. Currently, the majority of PCs and laptops utilise LPDDR memory technology.

Micron says that LPCAMM2 consumes 85% less power than DDR5 across CPU, NPU and integrated GPU hardware. 

“Subsequently, LPCAMM2 is more power efficient than DDR5, offering up to seven times improvement in power efficiency (performance per watt) for the memory subsystem,” said the company in a technical documentation. 

These advantages will encourage manufacturers to equip laptops with lightweight and slim LPCAMM2 memory. 

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