[Hardware] Faster and more efficient for AI: JEDEC confirms the arrival of SOCAMM2 memory

[Alejandro1]

RAM is one of the essential components within a computer system. But like other pieces of hardware, it also evolves. Now JEDEC has announced that it won't be long before we see the SOCAMM2 standard finalized.

Over the past few years, PC components have changed significantly to adapt to current needs. The advent of artificial intelligence has greatly accelerated the development of some systems that were expected to be released in a few years, and has even forced the revision of the standards to be completed in a shorter timeframe than expected.

 

 

This is what we've seen with a large number of parts, including those geared toward AI, even with PCIe 6.0 storage systems. But the one component we haven't seen evolve significantly during this time is RAM. This has remained in the traditional format for servers and home computers, but some companies are already beginning to replace it thanks to the new standard.

JEDEC Announces the Finalization of the SOCAMM2 Standard, a Memory Designed for Data Centers
To take advantage of all the benefits of AI, many brands have launched into the development of high-performance hardware. We've seen the leading companies in the sector enter a race to see who can manufacture the largest number of components possible. But the problem is that a single part can significantly reduce system performance.

That's why today JEDEC announced through a press release on its official website that the SOCAMM2 standard is practically finalized. The goal of this memory is to offer higher-density and more efficient configurations for data centers with AI workloads.

Among the key features of this new standard are increased bandwidth combined with reduced power consumption and the ability to implement a modular system. To achieve this, they offer a full LPDDR5X data rate, meaning the new standard is capable of delivering up to 9.6 Gb/s per pin.

 

 

In addition to this, it also implements a technology called Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which enables additional functions such as identification and telemetry. This greatly improves its use in professional environments, offering greater compatibility with the requirements sought by companies.

JEDEC has not yet published the specifications for the JESD328 SOCAMM2, but has announced that it will soon do so.

This standard is already beginning to be adopted by various brands, some, like NVIDIA, are beginning to modify their platforms to SOCAMM2-compatible models to take advantage of its benefits from the outset. This new type of memory should soon be widely implemented in all major companies that have focused on creating systems geared toward artificial intelligence.

 

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