As AI and machine learning technologies advance, the demand for increased memory capacity and data bandwidth grows. Traditional DIMM interface limitations hinder memory expansion, prompting the adoption of a new PCIe®-based interface called Compute Express Link® (CXL®).
When combined with flash, CXL delivers a high-density, high-bandwidth memory solution that not only transcends traditional boundaries, but also effectively challenges the dominance of lower density, power-hungry DRAM.
This is what is known as jumping over the semantic wall. What do I mean by that? The DRAM semantic wall refers to a bottleneck in traditional DRAM architectures, where the speed of accessing memory doesn’t match the speed of processing data by modern processors. CXL helps overcome this by providing a high-speed, low-latency interconnect between processors and memory/storage devices.
At KIOXIA, we’re harnessing the potential of the CXL interface to expand the use of flash memory for existing storage and memory applications. By leveraging NAND-based CXL, we believe that higher capacity can be achieved - at lower costs.
CXL memory solutions can break down barriers and propel us into the future, where the once-daunting semantic wall is no longer a concern. With KIOXIA leading the charge, the future is indeed now.
As the inventors of NAND flash, KIOXIA is committed to developing and supporting the technology long-term. Explore our newest infographic to delve deeper into CXL and its vital role in facilitating the efficient processing of the vast amount of data being generated worldwide.
Notes:
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