In Collaboration with Micron Intel Launched 3D XPoint Memories

On the 28th of July, 2015 in London, the company executives of the Intel and Micron Technology launched the first category of memory that is described by both the companies as a major development after 1989 when the NAND flash was first emerged. It is the 3D XPoint memory IC with 128Gbits capacity which according to a primary finding is a fixed memory that reveals a massive capacity for material property change where the metal access lines meet at a cross-point.

The buzz is already around the electronics industry that this memory may possibly bring a major revolution. It is hoped that this memory will be faster up to 1000 times than NAND flash. Also the density of the memory is 8 to 10 times more than DRAM, making the cost relatively low. The applications of 3D XPoint memory are predicted to be lucrative for the data centers and the solid-state drives.

According to the CEO of Micron Mark Durcan that this is the result of the joint venture between Intel and Micron built in 2006. It was being produced at the wafer fab in Lehi, Utah, which belongs to IM Flash Technologies LLC. The Micron CEO further enforces that the memory is structured in a way that it will remain as two planes of 64Gbits where one bit will be quantified for each cell.

The engineering details were disclosed at the launch event as well. According to the Intel and Micron while creating the 3D XPoint memory they were stressing on inventing material compounds that will be unique in nature. They did not disclose much about the switching mechanism but hinted that it is by means of modifications done in resistance of the bulk material.

There are similarities of 3D XPoint to ReRAMs developed by Crossbar Inc. as it is a resistive RAM with a select integral diode making an opaque structured device. But it has been confirmed that 3D XPoint cannot be pertained and comparing to other forms of stable memory, the 3D Xpoint is fundamentally a special switch made for bulk-switching mechanism. 

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Top 10 Electronics Engineering Websites for Beginners

Electronics engineering training is a bold and awesome.  The one thing that makes Electronics so much fun is the application of science in everyday life. Complied below are the top websites related to engineering and electronics that kindle interest in the learner’s mind from the beginner’s level as you plough your way to be a pro pretty soon.

Apart from the traditional Wikipedia and Google, here’s my list of ten best websites to visit if you have passion for electrical/electronic engineering.       

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1.      Instructables.com—offers a great range of cool user-generated “do-yourself” projects from 3D printing to cheese-making. Created by Eric Wilhelm and Saul Griffith, it encourages users to try out new things. Why for electronics engineers? When B-Tech books are weighing you down, it’s a great way to unleash your fun side and inspire yourself to dummy run your own projects.

2.      Openelectrical.org—throws light on practical applications along with what is being studied at school. It affords great help for students who want to become successful practitioners in the industry.   

3.      Electrodiction.com—offers video tutorials on analog, digital electronics, microprocessor and microcontroller and network theorem in clean neat chapters of designed with all videos and no texts. This attracts tech students a great deal worldwide.  

4.      Ocw.mit.edu—Eminent professors sharing news and reviews, tips and tutorials. 2,200 online courses are available along with the text material offered to its on-campus students. 
  

5.      Ieee.org—Tutorial on newest technologies and innovations. The community’s a great motivation-booster for aspiring electronics engineers.  
 

6.      societyofrobots.com—though it is aimed for students of advanced level, fascinating projects with microcontrollers are given here in a clear, understandable way.   

7.      stackoverflow.com—have a query regarding your CEng or B.Tech projects or theory applications? Derive opinions from a pool of experts.  

8.      forum.allaboutcircuits.com—diverse queries related to electronics science homework are asked and replied to. This website is very helpful to solve your doubt about a textbook material.  
 

9.      sparkyuonline.com—expert electricians offering “hands-on “training to novices. Great “how-to” instructions to boost your real-world knowledge.     
 

10.  engineergirl.org—this engineering website offers pure fun and utility side by side. An array of colours and exciting topics, it sure relives your pain of cramming textbooks to a great deal, when you realize you thrilling the world of engineers really is.
   

Students and hobbyists know how fascinating it is to have first-hand experience with ‘live’ stuff when other career trackers are stomaching theories from books. Applications are fun! So are Electronics Engineering Training online!