Mini PC2100 MicroDIMMs From Kingston

As devices get smaller, components get smaller and, if you're hoping to stuff a PC in your pocket, you've got to figure that DIMMs need to shrink to make it possible. Kingston Technology wants you to know that it is in the process of miniaturizing memory modules and just announced the availability of 128MB, PC2100 MicroDIMM development modules for its OEM customers. MicroDIMM modules are compliant with JEDEC specifications and are intended to be used in upcoming sub-compact portable computers, networking applications, and other consumer apps requiring 266MHz DDR memory. MicroDIMM memory modules measure just 45.5 millimeters long and 30 millimeters wide, which is over 50 percent smaller than standard SO-DIMMs. Kingston's 128MB MicroDIMM uses Thin Small-Outline Package (TSOP) DDR266 memory chips. Kingston is also working on larger capacity MicroDIMM modules that use Chip-Scale-Package (CSP) DDR266 memory chips. Kingston intends to ramp up its PC2100 MicroDIMM production to support the initial demand by OEM customers, and will ship the modules through its distribution and retail channels when OEMs release their new platforms in late 2001 or in 2002.