TwinMOS Announces DDR3 1333MHz SO-DIMM Memory for Laptops

TwinMOS has announced DDR3 SO-DIMM laptop memory modules, operating at speeds of up to 1333MHz.

“This new-generation DDR3 SO-DIMM module for laptops uses the 8-bit pre-fetch design. As it is a double of the DDR2 modules, the clock frequency begins from 800MHz and can be increased to 1066MHz and 1333MHz. Prior to this, its 204-pin design platform is different from the 200-pin design in DDR2 modules for laptops. Thanks to the evolution in die processes, the working voltage of DDR3 modules for laptops has been reduced from 1.8V of DDR2 modules for laptop to 1.5V,” the company’s press release says.

These DDR3 memory modules are expected to bring better performance and extend battery life in laptops, which now mostly use 667MHz DDR2.

The availability date for the TwinMOS DDR3 1333MHz SO-DIMM is currently unknown.

The first notebooks supporting DDR3 memory will be those based on the next-generation Intel “Montevina” mobile platform. The “Montevina’s” launch is scheduled for mid-2008.