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| Intel’s 3D X-point |
It might seem at first glance that the average person doesn’t need faster storage. He is probably used to waiting fifteen minutes to copy a movie from one computer to a flash drive or memory stick. But imagine if he could do that in just a few seconds!
The new 3D X-point memory is even more useful than that-perhaps a thousand times more- if this brainchild of Intel Corporation and Micron Technology is launched next year as expected. It would bring a revolution to the world of big data, the Internet of Things and high definition streaming.
3D XPoint technology can turn immense amount of data into valuable information in nanoseconds. For example, retailers may use 3D XPoint technology to more quickly identify fraud detection patterns in financial transactions; healthcare researchers could process and analyze larger data sets in real time, accelerating complex tasks such as genetic analysis and disease tracking.
The performance benefits of 3D XPoint technology could also enhance the PC experience, allowing consumers to enjoy faster interactive social media and collaboration as well as more immersive gaming experiences. The non-volatile nature of the technology also makes it a great choice for a variety of low-latency storage applications since data is not erased when the device is powered off.
For Intel, the 3D XPoint technology is a major breakthrough in memory process technology and the first new memory category since the introduction of NAND flash in 1989. The explosion of connected devices and digital services is generating massive amounts of new data.
To make this data useful, it must be stored and analyzed very quickly, creating challenges for service providers and system builders who must balance cost, power and performance trade-offs when they design memory and storage solutions. 3D XPoint technology combines the performance, density, power, non-volatility and cost advantages of all available memory technologies on the market today.
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