Samsung Electronics, as a global leader in advanced memory technology, has just announced that it has begun mass production of the latest generation lpddr5 UFS multi chip packaging (UMCP) solutions for smart computers. The biggest feature of this series is the integration of high-speed lpddr5 DRAM + UFS 3.1 NAND flash memory, which can bring flagship performance experience to the majority of intelligent machine users.
Young soo Sohn, vice president of Samsung Electronics memory product planning team, said:
Thanks to improvements in manufacturing and packaging technologies, the latest generation of lpddr5 UMCP enables consumers to gain uncompromising streaming, games, and mixed reality experiences even on entry-level devices.
With the development of 5g mobile network compatible devices, we expect the innovation of multi chip packaging technology of UMCP to accelerate the transition and penetration of 5g market to ordinary consumers' daily life.
It is reported that based on the latest mobile DRAM and NAND interfaces, Samsung UMCP can provide lightning like speed and high storage capacity with very low power consumption.
This combination will immerse more consumers in 5g applications that have previously been available only on high-end flagship models, including advanced photography, graphics intensive games, and augmented reality.
Specifically, lpddr5 UMCP scheme improves DRAM performance by nearly 50% (from 17 gb/s to 25 gb/s), and NAND flash memory performance has doubled (from 1.5gb/s to 3gb), far better than UFS 2.2 scheme in lpddr4x era.
In addition, the next generation of UMCP processes integrates DRAM and NAND storage components into a size of only 11.5 × 13 mm in compact packaging. By making room for other features, this maximizes the utilization of the phone.
For OEM handset manufacturers, it can also be customized easily to achieve different storage combinations such as 6 / 12gb ram + 128 / 256gb ROM in the whole mid and high-end segment.
Samsung has completed compatibility testing of lpddr5 UMCP products with multiple smartphone manufacturers around the world. If everything goes well, we expect that end products will start to enter the mainstream market this month.