A Device that could revolutionize computer memory

Device could revolutionize computer memory

By: Emma Woollacott

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new device that they say represents a big advance for computer memory, making server farms more energy efficient and allowing computers to start more quickly.  The team has developed a single unified device that can perform both volatile and nonvolatile memory operation and which can be used in the main memory. Traditionally, slow memory - nonvolatile - devices are used in persistent data storage technologies such as flash drives and can save information for extended periods of time.
Fast memory like DRAM allows computers to operate more quickly, but aren’t able to save data when the computers are turned off.  The NC device, though, can perform both volatile and nonvolatile memory operation. The double floating-gate FET could allow computers to start immediately. They wouldn’t have to retrieve start-up data from their hard drive, as it would be stored in main memory.

My ideas are it sound like they are making great process in speeding up the booting process of a computer and utilizing more options for the memory towards the OS. Great job guys!!