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New memory chip survives temperatures hotter than lava - Tech Xplore

1,700°C. That's hotter than lava - and this new memory chip just survived it.

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Why it matters

Extreme-temperature memory chips could unlock AI deployment in space missions, industrial automation, and harsh environments where traditional hardware fails - opening massive new markets for AI applications.

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3 to know
  1. Memory chip survives temperatures exceeding 1,700°C (hotter than molten lava)

  2. Developed by USC scientists

  3. Potential applications in space missions and extreme industrial environments

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Publisher excerpt: New memory chip survives temperatures hotter than lava Tech Xplore USC Scientists Develop Memory Chip That Endures Temperatures Beyond Molten Lava Bioengineer.org New memory chip survives extreme heat, could aid in space missions Interesting Engineering Scientists built a chip that works in…
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