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Micron abandons 4F² DRAM research after two decades

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Micron Technology has decided to discontinue its research and development into 4F² DRAM, a technology that promised smaller memory cells. After two decades of work, the company concluded that the architecture does not offer significant density advantages and instead increases manufacturing complexity and costs. This decision sets Micron apart from competitors like Samsung and SK Hynix, who still include 4F² DRAM in their roadmaps. AI

IMPACT This decision may impact the future density and cost of DRAM, a critical component for AI hardware.

RANK_REASON Company decision to discontinue a long-term R&D effort in a key technology area. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Micron abandons 4F² DRAM research after two decades

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    Micron pulls the plug on future 4F² DRAM after two decades of research in dramatic shift

    Micron believes that more advanced process technologies will present more benefits in terms of DRAM bit density than smaller memory cells.

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