Micron's LPDDR5X and UFS 3.1 form factors are compact and offer higher speeds, better performance and lower power consumption to flexibly support mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) devices. LPDDR5X is Micron's most advanced low-power memory available today, with lower power consumption achieved through innovative 1α process node technology and JEDEC energy efficiency optimizations.
The global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) market is expected to reach $200 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24 percent from 20211. Embedded products of Micron offer powerful, ready-to-use solutions for extended reality applications, accelerating consumer adoption and expanding market potential. Micron LPDDR5X and UFS 3.1 enable parallel processing across multiple applications and sensors to create a truly immersive experience for VR users by seamlessly integrating the ever-changing shape, position and perception of the metaverse.
Micron's LPDDR5X achieves peak rates of up to 8.533 Gbps while being backward compatible with 6.4 Gbps rate LPDDR5, providing device manufacturers with platform integration flexibility while reducing power consumption.
The metaverse holds tremendous potential to revolutionize the way we work and play," said Chris Jacobs, vice president and general manager of embedded markets at Micron. To bring this innovation to life, we need high-performance, low-power hardware that meets the ultra-fast speeds required for mixed reality experiences. Micron LPDDR5X and UFS 3.1 solutions are ideal for next-generation XR devices, delivering the performance and power consumption needed to unlock rich virtual world experiences."
The second generation Snapdragon XR2 processor, which was recently announced on September 27th of this year, has been commercially available for the first time in Meta's latest headset, the Meta Quest 3, through close development with Meta. The second-generation Snapdragon XR2 platform offers a single-chip architecture that enables new immersive MR and VR experiences in a thinner, more comfortable headset that does not require an external battery pack. the Meta Quest 3 spatial computing platform delivers a latency-free experience with stunning visuals and immersive sound, allowing users to feel the fusion of virtual content with the real world and enabling a seamless transition between MR and VR experiences. seamless transition between MR and VR experiences.
With 24 percent lower power consumption2 compared to the previous generation, LPDDR5X delivers an enhanced user experience through extended battery life, making it ideal for MR and VR headsets. Micron LPDDR5X achieves a peak data transfer rate of 8.533 Gbps, enabling 33 percent faster data access for meta-universe applications3, resulting in shorter response times. Micron's LPDDR5X memory, based on the 1α process node, delivers improved capacity density, performance and power efficiency for extended reality devices.
Micron UFS 3.1 client storage is the world's first UFS to utilize Micron's 176-layer NAND technology, featuring a compact form factor and high storage density to provide greater design flexibility for smaller devices such as MR and VR headsets.
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