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Information Technology News 16Gb flash chip from Samsung in mass production
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Monday, 30 April 2007 | |
  
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Despite the use of 4KB data page sizes in place of the traditional 2KB pages, the 16Gb flash memory chips work with existing system controllers with only minor firmware upgrades, Samsung officials said. Importantly, Samsung's software and firmware supporting the new chips will provide wear levelling to ensure the entire device is used evenly, prolonging its useful live. Flash memory cells have a finite life, and conventional file systems tend to write to some locations more frequently than others (eg, to store directories). Wear levelling reduces the risk of premature failure. The 16Gb chips make it possible to manufacture 16GB memory cards, Samsung officials said. Applications include music players, mobile phones and digital cameras, but manufacturers are already struggling to meet the demand for flash memory. Apple has reportedly requested 10-15 percent more flash chips from Samsung and Hynix than previously agreed, presumably for use in the iPod and iPhone. There have been rumours that Apple will drop hard drives for flash storage in future iPods, and that the company may also introduce a flash-based ultralight Macintosh notebook.{moscomment} |
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