May 4, 2007

Intel Validates Hynix DDR3 Memory chips


Hynix Semiconductor Inc. has announced that Intel has validated its DDR3 RAM modules. These DDR3 Memory modules are available in multiples of 1GB and 2 GB and claim to operate at 800MHz, 1066 MHz at 1.5 V supply.
Hynix will start the mass production of 1 GB DDR3 Modules on 80nm line in third quarter of this year and plans to have 66nm process by the end of the year.

DDR3 is expected to pick up stream next year as both Intel and AMD will make platform changes by that time. According to Hynix, DDR3 Modules will dominate the market by 2010.

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