Advanced Memory Technology (AMT)

Under the Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) program, computer simulation capabilities are developed to analyze and predict the performance, safety, and reliability of nuclear weapons and to certify their functionality. Historically, the performance of many critical NNSA mission applications have been limited by memory bandwidth and latency. Memory bandwidth has increased at an order of magnitude less per year (on average) versus processor performance. Improving memory latency has proven to be even more challenging. Because of this, the ASC program seeks to inspire advancement in technologies that will dramatically improve effective memory performance for NNSA mission applications. The Advanced Memory Technology (AMT) program endeavors to collaborate with industry partners to drastically improve the state of the art in memory technologies and by extension the ability to accelerate the performance of ASC program mission applications. 

Contact

Laros, James H., jhlaros@sandia.gov