How Cache Size Affects CPU Performance
Explains CPU cache within the memory hierarchy: performance bottlenecks, cache evolution (Intel vs Apple M1), locality principles, and L1 cache size versus latency trade-offs.
Memory & Storage Technology
Questions to Consider When Upgrading PC RAM
Explains RAM generation compatibility, keying and gold-finger design, risks of mixing modules and bandwidth differences between DDR4 and DDR5 memory.
BRAM Basics for FPGA Design
Overview of BRAM in FPGA design: definitions, RAMB36/RAMB18 structure, configurations and common uses as RAM, ROM and FIFO for on-chip memory management.
DDR3 Bandwidth Calculation
Explains DDR3 naming, chip parameters, clock/data-rate relationships and how to compute theoretical and effective DDR3 bandwidth from chip markings and I/O clock.
How DRAM Stores and Reads Data
Technical overview of single-transistor DRAM cell operation—store, write, read and refresh—plus practical notes and a DRAM vs SRAM comparison on density, speed, and cost.
NOR and NAND Flash Application Circuits
Technical guide to flash memory interfaces and reference circuits, covering NAND flash operation, SPI/NOR wiring, debugging practices, and a concise 3D XPoint overview.
DDR3 and DDR4 Memory: Technical Notes
Technical overview of DDR4 advancements, highlighting POD termination, bank-group architecture and point-to-point topology compared with DDR3 for higher speed and lower voltage.
Memory Technologies in New Flagship Smartphones
Device teardown finds SK Hynix parts: H58GG6MK6GX037 12GB LPDDR5 DRAM and HN8T25DEHKX077 512GB UFS 3.1, both marked CS and likely entering production around 2021.
Memory Technologies: How to Choose the Right Type
Technical overview of DDR DRAM and HBM standards to guide SoC designers in selecting memory technologies for performance, power, and bandwidth trade-offs.
Types of DRAM and How DRAM Stores Data
Overview of DRAM types, storage cell structure, and data handling, covering SDRAM/DDR generations, capacitor–transistor cells, and refresh cycles.
DDR4 3200 vs 3600: Differences and Compatibility
Comparison of DDR4 3200 and DDR4 3600 memory: frequency, theoretical bandwidth, performance impact across workloads, and implications of mixing modules for stability.
How Large Language Models Impact Data Storage
Analysis of AI storage requirements for large models, detailing Huawei's OceanStor A310 and FusionCube A3000 solutions, scalability, performance, and deployment challenges.
