Under its important brand, Micron, the American Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, has announced the LPCAMM2, a new generation of modular laptop memory.
It is rated to offer up to 8,533 megatonf performance per second (MT/s) and up to 64 GB capacity for AI workloads and high-performance mobile systems.
The company said it offers 1.5 times faster performance and 1.5 times more power consumption compared to the traditional DDR5 memory modules on laptops.
This module is said to offer all the benefits of Micron's LPDDR5X mobile memory, with a form factor less than half of the standard memory module.
“Customers are looking for upgradeable memory solutions that can meet the demands of AI workloads and mobile multitasking,” said Jonathan Weech, senior director of product marketing for Micron's commercial product group. “The critical LPCAMM2 is designed to meet speed, energy efficiency and upgrade flexibility all with a compact form factor.”
The LPCAMM2 was first announced 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 a second iteration of Compressed Connected Memory Module (CAMM) technology introduced by Dell in 2019.
Micron says the technology is compatible with Lenovo and Dell's next-generation AI mobile workstations. Additionally, important LPCAMM2 memory modules are available through retailers and their global channel partners.
LPDDR memories have become popular as a DDR alternative due to lower power consumption and improved performance. However, most LPDDR systems today are soldered to the motherboard, making it impossible to upgrade after purchase.
LPCAMM2 overcomes this limitation by providing modular, replaceable LPDDR memory, allowing memory to be upgraded or replaced after purchase. Currently, the majority of PCs and laptops utilize LPDDR memory technology.
According to Micron, LPCAMM2 consumes 85% less power than DDR5 across the CPU, NPU and integrated GPU hardware.
“The LPCAMM2 is then more power efficient than DDR5, improving the power efficiency (performance per watt) of the memory subsystem up to seven times,” the company in the technical documentation said.
These benefits encourage manufacturers to equip laptops with lightweight, slim LPCAMM2 memory.
