Micron Pioneers Industry's First 1γ DRAM Node, Boosting AI and Data Center Capabilities

Micron Ships Out Industry's First 1γ DRAM Node, Targeted Towards Taking DDR5 Capabilities To New Levels

Micron has announced the shipment of its cutting-edge sixth-generation (10nm-class) DRAM node, giving them clear leadership in industrial and consumer markets. [Press Release]: Micron Technology, Inc, today announced it is the first in the industry to ship samples of its 1γ (1-gamma), sixth-generation (10nm-class) DRAM node-based DDR5 memory designed for next-generation CPUs to ecosystem partners and select customers. This 1γ DRAM milestone builds on Micron's previous 1α (1-alpha) and 1β (1-beta) DRAM node leadership to deliver innovations that will power future computing platforms from the cloud to industrial and consumer applications to Edge AI devices like AI PCs, smartphones and automobiles. The Micron 1γ DRAM node will first be leveraged in its 16Gb DDR5 DRAM and over time will be integrated across Micron's memory portfolio to meet the industry's accelerating demand for high-performance, energy-efficient memory solutions for AI. Designed to offer speed capabilities of up to 9200MT/s, the 16Gb DDR5 product provides up to a 15% speed increase and over 20% power reduction compared to its predecessor. Why this matters: With the introduction of AI across the data center and the edge, the demand for memory has never been greater. Micron's transition to the 1γ DRAM node helps address the key challenges customers are looking to resolve: Micron's proven DRAM technology and manufacturing strategy over multiple generations has enabled the creation of this optimized 1γ node. The 1γ DRAM node innovation is supported by CMOS advancements, including next-generation high-K metal gate technology that improves the transistor performance for better speed capability, design optimization and feature size shrink, all of which unlock the benefits of power savings and performance scaling. Additionally, by optimally incorporating leading edge EUV lithography, along with advanced high aspect ratio etch technology and industry-leading design innovations, the 1γ node delivers industry-leading bit density advantages. By developing the 1γ node for manufacturing across global sites, Micron is helping to ensure better technology and supply resiliency for the industry. Transforming products from cloud to edge Serving as the foundation for future products, the 1γ node will be integrated across the Micron memory portfolio:

Micron Ships Industry's First 1γ DRAM for Breakthrough Performance in AI PCs and Data Centers

Micron Technology announced it is the first in the industry to ship samples of its 1γ (1-gamma), sixth-generation (10nm-class) DRAM node-based DDR5 memory designed for next-generation CPUs to ecosystem partners and select customers. This 1γ DRAM milestone builds on Micron's previous 1α (1-alpha) and 1β (1-beta) DRAM node leadership to deliver innovations that will power future computing platforms from the cloud to industrial and consumer applications to Edge AI devices like AI PCs, smartphones and automobiles.