Should we demand more from our computer memory? The form factors we use today are decades old - either modular slotted DDR for desktops and servers, or soldered LPDDR for notebooks and miniPCs. Sure, LPCAMM and variants is new, but aren't they limited in scope and capability?

That's why back at GTC, I was amazed to see NVIDIA, Micron Technology, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix show off user-replaceable SOCAMM, a new way for serviceable LPDDR on CPUs. It looks like it will debut on Grace, before coming the standard for next generation Vera.

[00:00] The Constant Evolution of Memory
[00:25] LPDDR and Soldered Memory
[01:00] The Problem with Soldered LPDDR Memory
[01:40] Nvidia Grace CPUs and LPDDR
[02:28] Introduction to SOCAMM
[03:20] SOCAMM vs. LPDDR
[04:43] Benefits of Socketable LPDDR in Grace CPUs
[06:48] SOCAMM Standardization and Specifications
[08:08] Power Consumption of SOCAMM
[08:55] Future Possibilities: GDDR and Desktop LPDDR

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