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World's Thinnest Flash Memory Cell Unveiled

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the angels-stored-on-the-head-of-pin dept.

qorkfiend writes "Measuring a scant 20 nanometers across, Infineon AG's new nonvolatile flash memory cell could lead to 32 gigabit flash chips within the next few years. The cell contains a unique structure with a fin for the transistor to avoid nano-scale physical effects and uses 90% less electrons than today's memory to store data."

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  1. Finally... by deft · · Score: 4, Funny

    One can carry both their MP3 AND pron collection.

    This one guy I know can finally leave the house. I'll tell him.

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    There's nothing Intelligent about Intelligent Design.
    1. Re:Finally... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      You, sir, just pre-empted 40 other people's post ideas. The angry mob will arrive any minute.

  2. This flash is so thin... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...it can currently only store '1's. '0's are still too wide to fit.