SODIMM DDR3 Memory RAM

A SO-DIMM, or small outline dual in-line memory module, can be defined as a type of computermemory that has been built using integrated circuits. 4GB SODIMM memory module is half the size roughly of the regular DIMMs and hence as considered as a smaller alternative to the DIMMs. They are being mostly used in such systems that have space restrictions like notebooks, high end up gradable office printers, small footprint PCs with Mini-ITX mother board and network hardware like routers. The SODIMM memory modules come in, in 72, 100, 200 or 204 pin packages. The 72 pin and the 100 pin package support a 32 bit data transfer. The 144, 200 and 204 pin packages support a 64-bit data transfer. Mainly the SODIMM memory modules can be identified by the distinctive notches that are being used to ‘key’ them for various applications. For example the 100 pin SODIMM memory modules have 2 notches, the 144 pin SODIMM memorymodules have a single notch near the center and the 200 pin SODIMM memory modules have a single notch nearer to one side.

The SODIMM memory modules measure 6.36 cm in length and 3.175 com in width. The maximum total depth is 0.38 cm. The SODIMM memory modules are designed in such a manner that they are more or less equal in power and voltage rating to the DIMMs. The SODIMM memory module technology permits the performance speeds to be as fast as that of larger DIMMs.