'Universal' Memory Aims To Replace Flash/DRAM

siliconbits writes "A single 'universal' memory technology that combines the speed of DRAM with the non-volatility and density of flash memory was recently invented at North Carolina State University, according to researchers. The new memory technology, which uses a double floating-gate field-effect-transistor, should enable computers to power down memories not currently being accessed, drastically cutting the energy consumed by computers of all types, from mobile and desktop computers to server farms and data centers, the researchers say."

Comments

Oops, I knew I did something wrong...

[Mr Z]

The memory breakthrough was working on had the speed of flash and the volatility of DRAM. It was pretty dense though...

Finally!

[Max Littlemore]

Whatever year it it comes to market, you can be sure of one thing....
That will be the year of Multics on the desktop.

Re:But I like volatility!

[ultranova]

But if this is really a big concern, I wonder if it's practical to zero the memory after a PC is shutdown. Kind of a background routine. Or maybe even short all the lines to drain the stored charges.

Why would you sell computers with such features? Are your customers terrorists?