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prototype of molecular chip made
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Posted by: redwench
Researchers at the Hewlett-Packard research labs have turned to nanotechnology to help create a system that can store at least 10 times as many bits as existing silicon memory.
The team have created a working prototype mini-memory that is barely one micron square. More than 1000 of these prototypes would fit on the tip of a human hair.
Refined working devices could have memory capacities of 100 gigabits per square centimetre.
Importantly the molecular memory created by the HP researchers remembers the information stored in it when its power source is switched off.
"We believe molecular electronics will push advances in future computer technology far beyond the limits of silicon," said R. Stanley Williams, HP Fellow and director of Quantum Science Research at HP labs.
full article at
the bbc
Posted by: Jeddak
That's amazing ...and to think my first computer had 4k of memory.
Posted by: SpudDoctor
I agree with Jeddack, that is amazing.
Posted by: SKYHN
Its great, but how many years will it take before this kinda thing is available? We always see such great stuff like this get talked about, then it just dies, that sucks.
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