http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/23/scientists-build-double-floating-gate-fet-believe-it-could-revo/

Quote :

"cientists build double-floating-gate FET, believe it could revolutionize computer memory By Sean Hollister posted Jan 23rd 2011 1:20PM Look, we get it, you want DRAM that behaves like flash, flash that behaves like DRAM, and everything in between -- speedy computer memory that doesn't lose its data when the power goes off, and lasts for years on end. Well, it looks there's a new challenger about to enter that ring -- double floating-gate field effect transistors, currently in prototype form at North Carolina State University. Whereas the single floating-gate variety is currently responsible for the flash memory in your USB keys and SSDs, the second floating gate lets bits of data stay in an active, ready state, but the computer can also apply a higher voltage to "freeze" them in place. Since the memory can switch between static and dynamic modes in a single cycle and the data never disappears in between, researchers imagine the new tech could lead to instant-on computers and power-saving techniques that shut down idle memory banks. That's the consumer take, at least -- find the technical deep dive at our more coverage link."

cool

1/23/2011 2:50:11 PM

mmkay Darren

1/23/2011 7:41:40 PM

LOL at how conversation in the comments section on ANY Engadget article will inevitably lead to an iPhone discussion

1/24/2011 12:01:41 PM

welcome to any tech blog

1/24/2011 12:30:04 PM

i worked with paul franzon back in the day

1/24/2011 1:16:06 PM

Darren Murph is an alum and about once every month or two there's some new 'revolutionary' innovation going on at NCSU that makes Engadget.

I don't deny that it is cool research, but it is a little silly to think that any major engineering department in the country isn't doing many projects just as worthy, it's pretty shameless plugging of one's alma mater.

1/24/2011 4:56:46 PM

Doesn't the article say written by Sean Hollister?

1/24/2011 5:19:35 PM

Hah so it does, maybe he's recruiting. Since the past ten NCSU articles were by him I made an ass out of me and umption.

1/24/2011 5:35:38 PM

NANOWHAT

1/24/2011 7:33:58 PM

Also in EEtimes:

http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4212372/-Universal--memory-aims-to-replace-flash-DRAM

1/25/2011 9:56:53 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12265550

1/25/2011 4:56:06 PM

Quote :

"paul franzon "

BESTEST PROFESSOR EVARRRR

1/25/2011 5:06:21 PM