New Silicon-Based Memory 5X Denser Than NAND Flash

Lucas123 writes "Researchers at Rice University said today they have been able to create a new non-volatile memory using nanocrystal wires as small as 5 nanometers wide that can make chips five times more dense than the 27 nanometer NAND flash memory being manufactured today. And, the memory is cheap because it uses silicon and not more expensive graphite as been used in previous iterations of the nanowire technology. The nanowires also allow stacking of layers to create 3-D memory, even more dense. 'The fact that they can do this in 3D makes makes it highly scalable. We've got memory that's made out of dirt-cheap material and it works,' a university spokesman said."

Memory crystals

[stox]

Nope, no one saw that one coming.

Re:Memory crystals

[Anonymous Coward]

But Captain the Memory Crystals are taken a beatin, i dont think theyll last much longer (Scottish Accent)

Great, it's denser.

[DWMorse]

Great, it's denser. Does this mean it now comes in a yellow-white, almost blonde color?

Re:Is anybody writing this down?

[Anonymous Coward]

Shh. One mustn't identify in public The Great Duck, herald and bringer of technology.

Re:It has been obvious for years.

[oldspewey]

You mean, by changing the contents of the memory over time? Now that's just crazy talk.

Re:It has been obvious for years.

[LifesABeach]

...5X Denser Than NAND Flash... Flash is sure taking a beating these days, first Apple, now Intel.

Re:Is anybody writing this down?

[Yvan256]

Nope. Microsoft is that stupid dog that keeps laughing at you when you can't shoot the ducks.

Will special glasses be needed to read 3D memory?

[PatPending]

If so, count me out! Besides 3D makes me nauseated.

Re:And if you want a big SSD

[adolf]

And you, sir, win the Bullshit of the Day award.

Congrats!

Oblig B5 joke

[tenco]

Silicon-based lifeforms 5x denser than carbon-based.