YMTC Secretly Launches 294-Layer NAND Chip, Breaks Industry Records

Chinese memory giant Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. is making waves in the technology world. Reports indicate they recently launched their 5th Generation of 3D NAND memory to customers. This chip boasts an incredible 294 layers, including 232 active layers. This advancement continues to push boundaries within NAND technology. YMTC 3D NAND Chip: Industry Analysis These new chips have reached industry analysts at TechInsights. @Jukanlosreve reported initial findings. YMTC has not just caught up to industry leaders in bit density, it has achieved record-breaking vertical gate density. This is a significant accomplishment for a company operating under US sanctions. Technical Deep Dive: Punching Above Its Weight YMTC's new chip features a confirmed total of 294 layers, according to TechInsights. This is the highest count in any commercially available product currently. The 232 active layer count is consistent with their 4th generation NAND. The total layer increase may be a strategy to e…