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40 years ago we entered the megabit memory era with IBM’s DRAM breakthrough — a major leap beyond the 64 kilobit chips common at the time

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IBM marked the beginning of the megabit memory era 40 years ago by introducing 1-megabit memory chips, a significant advancement from the 64 kilobit chips prevalent at the time. Despite initial skepticism, IBM's 1-megabit chips, manufactured in the USA, showcased semiconductor technology leadership. This breakthrough paved the way for higher-density memory and more efficient computing devices, enabling the production of 1MB RAM SIMMs. The introduction of these memory chips revolutionized the tech industry and set the stage for further advancements in memory technology.

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