The 36 individual 512 Megabit chips in the 2 Gigabyte DDR2 memory module are not stacked as in previous modules, but placed next to each other in a planar design. The module is only 4.1 millimeters thick.
Finisar acquires fiber optics business:
The Finisar Corporation and Infineon agree to the transfer of Infineon's fiber optics business to Finisar. Upon approval, with the acquisition of Infineon's development, production, and various marketing activities for fiber optics components, Finisar is expected to become one of the world's largest companies specializing exclusively in optical components.