In short, 204-pin small outline dual inline memory modules (SODIMMs) are the form factor used to provide DDR3 memory modules for notebook computers and other small form factor computing platforms. 204-pin SODIMMs are currently available in PC3-8500 (DDR3 1066MHz) and PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333MHz) speeds.
To use DDR3 memory, your system must have both a 204-pin SODIMM slot and a chipset that supports DDR3 memory. A DDR3 SODIMM will not fit into DDR2 or DDR memory sockets.
SODIMMs are smaller and thinner than regular DIMMs, and the 204-pin SODIMM PCBs are always ~2.6 inches long and are usually around 1.18 inches high (though the heights can vary slightly). They consist of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). The number of memory components on a 204-pin SODIMM's printed circuit board (PCB) can vary, but the PCB will always have 102 pins on the front and the back both, for a total of 204 pins. The gold pins on the bottom of the SODIMM provide the connection between the memory module and the memory socket.
| Product Description | Crucial - DDR3L - 8 GB: 2 x 4 GB - SO-DIMM 204-pin - unbuffered | Product Type | RAM memory | Capacity | 8 GB: 2 x 4 GB | Memory Type | DDR3L SDRAM - SO-DIMM 204-pin | Upgrade Type | Generic | Data Integrity Check | Non-ECC | Speed | 1600 MHz (PC3-12800) | Latency Timings | CL11 | Features | Unbuffered | Voltage | 1.35 V | Lead Plating | Gold | Manufacturer Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
General | |
| Capacity | 8 GB: 2 x 4 GB |
| Upgrade Type | Generic |
Memory | |
| Type | DRAM |
| Technology | DDR3L SDRAM |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 204-pin |
| Module Height (inch) | 1.18 |
| Speed | 1600 MHz (PC3-12800) |
| Latency Timings | CL11 |
| Data Integrity Check | Non-ECC |
| Features | Unbuffered |
| Module Configuration | 512 x 64 |
| Voltage | 1.35 V |
| Lead Plating | Gold |
Miscellaneous | |
| Colour Category | Green |
Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | Limited lifetime warranty |
