DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory modules suit rugged industrial applications

Innodisk has released its new DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 (LPCAMM2) memory modules. With 60% less space and blazing speeds up to 6400MT/s and 8533MT/s, respectively, its CAMM2 series marks a strategic leap into the rugged device and compact system market.

The new CAMM2 series features a distinctive design. DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 consolidate dual channels on a single module, effectively incorporating the capacity and performance of two separate SODIMMs into a compact footprint. Despite handling a greater signal load, the modules provide a more simplified PCB routing that improves signal integrity, resulting in cleaner and more reliable data transmission.

Also, the new motherboard design, paired with the CAMM2 module, eradicates signal stubs caused by unused DIMM slots in conventional stacked configurations. The flat, board-hugging installation enhances thermal contact and frees up space for customised cooling solutions.

Powered by DDR5, the CAMM2 delivers speeds of up to 6400MT/s. The LPDDR5X version further boosts performance to 8533MT/s, maintains the same 128-bit data width, and lowers operating voltage to 1.05V. This advanced design enhances power efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and expands system working hours. These features align well with the requirements of Compact PCI, mini-PC, rugged laptops, and fanless systems that require high performance in compact, power-efficient designs.

Also, to facilitate easy maintenance and modular scalability, CAMM2 and LPCAMM2 adopt a screw-lock design, which not only secures mechanical attachment but also enhances vibration resistance and mechanical durability, making them ideal for rugged environments such as aerospace and mission-critical applications. Further, LPCAMM2's modular LPDDR5X architecture eradicates the necessity for full motherboard replacements, addressing the limitations of soldered memory designs.