5G Will Drive Memory-Chip Demand Growth, Micron CEO Says

The transcript discusses the chip memory market, highlighting trends and expectations for 2020, including the impact of 5G and smartphones on memory demand. It introduces DDR5 technology, emphasizing its benefits for data centers. The transcript also covers licensing agreements and trade relations, particularly between the US and China, and their implications for Micron.

What is one reason for the slower supply growth in the chip memory market?

• Decrease in smartphone sales

• CapEx reductions in the industry

• Increased demand for 4G technology

• Higher production costs

What is a major driver of data growth in Micron's products?

• Decline in IoT applications

• Emergence of 5G, AI, and IoT

• Decrease in cloud computing

• Reduction in autonomous vehicle features

How does 5G technology impact DRAM content in smartphones?

• It maintains the same DRAM content as 4G

• It reduces the need for DRAM

• It has no effect on DRAM content

• It increases the average DRAM capacity

What is a key feature of DDR5 memory announced by Micron?

• It offers 50% faster performance

• It is designed for mobile applications

• It provides 85% faster performance

• It is only suitable for personal computers

What technological node is Micron's DDR5 memory built on?

• 1Z nanometer

• 2Z nanometer

• 1Y nanometer

• 1X nanometer

What was the outcome of Micron's licensing agreements with Huawei?

• Licenses were revoked by Huawei

• Licenses were denied by the US administration

• Licenses were approved by the US administration

• Licenses were delayed indefinitely

What is a potential benefit of improved US-China trade relations for Micron?

• Increased tariffs on memory products

• A level playing field for business

• Reduced demand for Micron products

• Higher production costs