Articles about Micron Technology

Micron has unveiled the Crucial T705 solid state drive. This PCIe 5.0 SSD is built using the company's advanced 232-layer TLC NAND technology, aiming to maximize the potential of Gen5 performance levels. It offers sequential read and write speeds up to 14,500MB/s and 12,700MB/s respectively. These speeds are promise quicker gaming experiences, faster video editing, and more efficient 3D rendering and AI application processing.

In terms of design, the T705 SSD features a premium black aluminum heatsink. This design choice is not just for aesthetics; it serves the practical purpose of dissipating heat efficiently. The SSD is engineered to operate without the need for noisy fans or liquid cooling systems, which could be an advantage for users seeking a quieter computing environment. Additionally, the T705 SSD is backwards compatible with Gen3 and Gen4 motherboards.

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Today, Micron launches the Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe solid state drive. At the heart of the T500 SSD is Micron’s advanced 232-layer 3D NAND technology, propelling the drive to industry-leading NAND I/O speeds of 2.4 gigabytes per second (GB/s).

The Crucial T500 SSD comes in two distinct variants catering to different user needs. The heatsink version is tailored for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC gaming rigs, ensuring optimal thermal management, while the non-heatsink version is a snug fit for laptops, desktops, and workstations, offering a balance of performance and portability.

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Micron Technology has today announced an extension to its 1β (1-beta) process node technology with the introduction of 16Gb DDR5 memory.

With a demonstrated functionality reaching speeds up to 7,200 MT/s, Micron's 1β DDR5 DRAM is now available to all data center and PC customers. This new DDR5 memory, made with advanced high-k CMOS device technology, 4-phase clocking, and clock-sync 1, offers up to a 50 percent performance improvement and a 33 percent better performance per watt compared to the previous generation. Yeah, it’s a very big deal.

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Micron Technology has unveiled two new portable SSDs under the Crucial Pro Series portfolio -- the Crucial X9 Pro and the Crucial X10 Pro. Engineered with content creators in mind, these SSDs are powered by Micron TLC NAND, which features a groundbreaking single-ASIC storage architecture to deliver an ultra-lightweight form factor with unprecedented capacity.

The Crucial X10 Pro, the fastest external SSD from Micron to date, offers sequential read/write speeds of up to 2,100MB/s and 2,000MB/s respectively, along with up to 4TB of storage space. It enables users to transfer 1TB of data in under nine minutes, substantially improving video editing workflow efficiencies. Compatible with multiple platforms and equipped with a USB-C cable, it can handle anything from multi-camera timelines to direct editing, trimming, and rendering from the drive. Plus, its IP55-rated water and dust resistance adds a layer of durability.

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