FB-DIMM pins

FB-DIMM pins

Posted Oct 4, 2007 20:16 UTC (Thu) by anton (guest, #25547)
In reply to: What every programmer should know about memory, Part 1 by wretcheddawn
Parent article: What every programmer should know about memory, Part 1

Actually only the interface at the memory controller is 69 pins (allowing more channels from one memory controller chip). The FB-DIMM needs these 69 pins, plus 69 pins to talk to the next FB-DIMM, plus additional pins for power and ground; that's why they have the familiar 240-pin form factor.

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