"Avast ye landlubber! With ULTRARAM, ye be shuttin' thy laptop, returnin' a thousand years hence, and resumin' right where ye be leavin' off!"
2023-08-17
Arrr, me hearties! Behold, a novel moniker in the memory game, ULTRARAM! 'Tis said to preserve knowledge for a millennium, puttin' an end to PC slumber. No more snoozin' for ye, me lads and lasses!
Researchers at Lancaster University have developed a groundbreaking new type of computer memory called ULTRARAM, which has the potential to revolutionize the performance of devices. ULTRARAM is a form of "universal memory" that surpasses the longevity of SSD flash storage and matches the read/write speeds of system memory, all while consuming less power.The technology was invented by Professor Manus Hayne from the university's physics department and is produced by Quinas Technology. Currently, devices use two types of memory: flash memory and system memory (DRAM). System memory is fast but requires a constant power supply, while flash memory is slower but retains data when the power is off. ULTRARAM has the ability to excel in both areas.
ULTRARAM is applicable across various devices and can keep a "snapshot" of the system's current state, including open browser tabs and programs. When the device is turned off and on again, the snapshot is loaded quickly, thanks to ULTRARAM's speed. This feature has potential uses in laptops, cellphones, and mobile gaming devices that are frequently in standby mode. The technology is particularly advantageous for data center applications as it stores significantly more data while consuming less energy.
While ULTRARAM holds great promise, it is still an emerging technology, and its availability and cost remain uncertain. However, the prospect of being able to boot up a device exactly where it was left off a thousand years later sparks excitement for the future of memory technology.