HP has revolutionized memory with memristor

[Spastic]

An interesting read. (http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2008/080430a.html)

So basically HP have proven the fourth fundamental circuit element in electrical engineering. What this means is that they have created memory that actually remembers what was put on it, all with consuming no power to do so. What this means is that PC's will be "instant on" as in no boot up time at all, and you will no longer have any loss of data if your computer dies.

HP stated that even though this is a huge breakthrough, it will still be a couple of years before it is available for commercial use. Even though it is still somewhat on the horizon, I can't wait for this to be readily available. This alone can change so many computers, and gadgets. From how they boot up, to how they function all together. Instant on will be great for laptops, and MP3 devices, that mixed with no data loss in cases of power outages will be great.

[Beefynick]

Proving it is a bit different than application. They have proven that it exists, which is good, but it has not been produced yet. It could be decades before this technology is created because no one really knows how quantum mechanics really work, it is more of just theory.

I will be amazed to see this technology come out because it could cut power consumption around the world down drastically.

[Spastic]

Proving it is a bit different than application. They have proven that it exists, which is good, but it has not been produced yet.

It is already developed in it's early stages, and being tested as we speak.

[Hunnter]

I saw this yesterday, i should have posted it actually because it is amazing that they finally managed to do it and prove its existence.

Wonder how long before this will be put into computers, this would completely change the way laptops / portables work, well, technology in general, but it would be a massive benifit for people on the go or those who need fast responses, rather than having to wait awhile till bootup (even from hibernation)


This along with Racetrack memory, it will be interesting decade to come, whenever that decade is.
Although RT memory can use a significant amount of power and produces alot of heat as well.

[Mirrorman]

Oh my god, kudos to them I say. This is absolutely amazing. Can't wait for it to actually come to everyday use. Soon they'll start building AI's with this kind of shit.

[Beefynick]

It is already developed in it's early stages, and being tested as we speak.

They also developed a processor that can run on quantum teleportation as a prototype, but that never worked. I will be more excited when they have a fully functioning item that could be developed for mainstream use because in quantum mechanics, there is no guarantee that anything will work for an extended period of time.

[BlackHood]

In fairness Quantum Tunnelling Pills have been in use for a few years, and are very reliable. This stuff looks good, but as with most of the articles posted in this forum, there are major economical obstacles to be overcome before any of it has a real impact on society.

Interesting to read, but as with 99% of new inventions, ultimately a pipe dream with little chance of becoming an immediate reality.

[Clerlic]

In fairness Quantum Tunnelling Pills have been in use for a few years, and are very reliable. This stuff looks good, but as with most of the articles posted in this forum, there are major economical obstacles to be overcome before any of it has a real impact on society.

Interesting to read, but as with 99% of new inventions, ultimately a pipe dream with little chance of becoming an immediate reality.

I disagree about the 99% of inventions part, most times they're bought out by major companies who may use them in their products, for example, have you noticed that in the past 5 years your hard drive space has increased maybe 5-15 times? It's all due to inventions like this, hard drives may look the same but the technologies to make them are changing all the time, what's inside them is changing too.

[BlackHood]

That is true, but 5 years ago there weren't discussions about how revolutionary technology is. Most of the things we see as revolutionary are in fact just cool. Its great to talk about Robots and nano-technology and a new future, but at the end of the day its compression algorithms and new production methods that actually impact technology. You can walk around a "Tomorrow's World" show and see a million new ideas that are in the prototype stage, but its the dull stuff that actually gets put into use.

[Inconceivable]

HP is really starting to show what they are made of. Good for them I say.
This is a big step up.