Information technology abroad: Toshiba announced the most compact NAND memory modules

The press service of Toshiba has announced the release of the most compact NAND-memory module of 128 Gbps, which, in the near future, will enable to create a new generation of memory cards and USB-drives. It is expected that the first company to use the new modules for its solutions will be SanDisk.

As reported by Toshiba, the size of most compact memory modules of 128 Gbit is170 sq. millimeters. These chips were created in compliance with 19-nanometer technology standard that is the most technologically advanced production. In December, the US-based Micron Technology announced a 20-nanometer production line.

NAND-memory chips are volatile solutions and are often used to store information in smart phones, music players and ultra-thin laptops. Smaller chips allow you to create smaller-sized device, and also create a more succinct solutions that can accommodate more data.

The new Toshiba chips use the MLC-technology, recording up to three bits per memory cell.