Micron Technology has announced its PC2-5300 and PC2- 6400 double data rate 2 (DDR2) very low profile (VLP) registered and unbuffered mini dualinline memory modules (Mini-DIMMs) for the growing networking and communications equipment markets. Available in densities of 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB, the reduced height form factor (0.72in (18.29mm)) of Micron¡¯s VLP MiniDIMMs enables designers to integrate more modules in the same or less board space, thereby improving performance in networking servers, routers, switches, gateways, hubs and bridges. The low profile of Micron¡¯s VLP DDR2 Mini-DIMMs enables vertical socketing on the board, in contrast to traditional angled memory sockets, and effectively reduces the total memory space footprint. This form factor can improve air flow, which decreases device operating temperatures improving system reliability. VLP MiniDIMMs are backward compatible with existing MiniDIMM sockets, enabling engineers to receive immediate benefits without any product redesign.
