Ever since their introduction, demands both on the speed and capacity of dynamic random access memory (DRAM—a type of semiconductor memory) have been increasing to keep pace with the rising specifications demanded of computers. High-performance DRAM is now also increasingly being utilized in digital appliances and mobile devices. This issue discusses the role of DRAM in enhancing the performance of electronic devices, as well as critical innovations in semiconductor packaging technology needed for maximizing chip performance.
(This issue was published with the cooperation of the Development Center, Elpida Memory, Inc.)