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DRAMDynamic Random Access Memory

A type of semiconductor memory, used for large-scale work storage on computer chips, and for a variety of products using computer chips. When the power is turned off, information stored in the memory is lost. Also, because they use small capacitors within the IC chip, memory requires periodic refreshing.

The Samsung Electronics’ DRAM using leading-edge technology and has the top market share globally.

Samsung product information ⇒https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/dram/

FLASHFlash Memory

This is a non-volatile memory that can retain stored data even when the power is turned off.

There are two types: NOR-type with excellent write-speed and NAND type with excellent integration. Recently, demand for NAND type flash memory has been increasing due to the spread of applications.

The main applications are for program memory in electronic devices and PC data storage. However its use covers a wide spectrum of applications, as storage media in smartphones and digital cameras and other familiar products, as well as in data centers, servers and car electronics.

SSDSolid State Drive

Solid-state drive is storage media that uses a semiconductor element memory (flash memory). In contrast with a hard disk drive (HDD), SSD produces minimal heat and, because it has no moving parts, it uses less energy and produces less operating noise. Another benefit of SSD is that it is more resilient to shock and vibration, making it difficult to break.

Previously, there was an image that was more expensive than HDD, but in recent years, price differences have become less likely to occur with increasing popularity, and replacement of HDDs with SSDs has been progressing, particularly for notebook PCs.

When SSD are used as storage for data centers and servers, the features of small semiconductors can be utilized to save space and reduce costs.

As the capacity of flash memory increases, the capacity of SSDs will continue to increase, and it is anticipated that they will be used in a wider range of applications due to the need for environmental protection.

The Samsung Electronics SSD has achieved the top market share globally.

MCPMulti Chip Package

Multi Chip Packages and Embedded Multi Chip Packages are generally referred to by their abbreviations, MCP and eMCP.

An MCP contains several LSI (mainly DRAM, flash memory or LSI) that are ground down as thin as possible and stacked and assembled in one package. This technology supports the micro-miniaturization of sophisticated functions for devices including smartphones and digital cameras etc.

SOC〈ASIC〉System on a Chip (SoC) and Application Specific Intergraded Circuit (ASIC)

SoC and ASIC are IC specifically designed for digital devices. They utilize reusable IP and can be customized to suit the specification requirements of users. The benefit of these IC is that, when used in cutting-edge processes, they can offer high-scale integration, low power consumption and high performance for products with diverse functions and high operating speed. Such IC are being adopted widely for high added-value digital products.

DDIDisplay Drive IC

DDI includes liquid crystal display (LCD) driver IC, plasma display panel (PDP) driver IC, and organic electroluminescence (EL) driver IC. The display driver is an essential component for liquid crystal and other displays. These IC are used in a diverse range of products, including mobile phones, LC and organic EL televisions, and portable game systems.

CISCMOS Image Sensor

CMOS Image Sensor is a type of image sensor that converts a photographic image into electrical signals. For this reason, these sensors are now being widely used in smartphone cameras.

LCDLiquid Crystal Display

Liquid crystal display (LCD) is used in flat-screen TVs, which are growing in popularity, notebook PCs, LCD monitors and in mobile phone and digital camera displays.

OLEDOrganic Light Emitting Diode

Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) sends an electric current to the light-emitting organic materials, which act as a luminous material.

With LC displays, a backlight is used to display images. In contrast, organic EL is structured so that the panel itself lights up, with the benefits that it does not require a backlight and a thinner screen can be produced. Also, in contrast with LC panels, organic EL displays consume less energy, are bright, thinner and weigh less. They generally offer a higher resolution image, as if the viewer is seeing the actual landscape with their own eyes.

Organic EL is now extensively used in products ranging from displays for compact devices to smartphones and TVs. In the future, the scope of application is expected to expand further.

Samsung Electronics boasts the leading market share in EL sales globally.

LEDLight Emitting Diode

The major feature of LED is economy. Currently, they offer promise for energy-saving lighting. In addition, the LED element is compact and the light is easy to control. This enables production of more compact lighting fixtures and innovative product designs. Furthermore, LED do not use glass tubing and are therefore safe and reliable. They contribute to environmental conservation because they do not contain substances that are harmful to the environment, and they can potentially reduce waste, due to their compact size and longer life. Cold-cathode tubes have conventionally been used as the main backlight source in products such as LCD TVs and PC displays. However, recently devices that use LED as a light source, such as LED TVs and displays, have appeared, invigorating the LED market. In addition, LED are suited for creating more compact products as they do not require a high voltage power source. This makes them optimal for use in flat-screen TVs.