Paper Title: 3D Xpoint: Applications, Performance, and Revenue Forecast through 2023.

Paper Abstract: Intel has announced new Optane SSD products and has plans for Optane DIMMs. They have made projections for impact on the industry and potential revenue. We present the details of what is currently available based on 3D XPoint, what will be announced in the coming year, and what the expected performance levels will be. We will discuss current costs, projections for the technology roadmap, and implications for the memory landscape. We also present revenue and market penetration expectations for 3D Xpoint for the next 5 years.

Paper Author: Mark Webb, President, MKW Ventures

Author Bio: Mark Webb is Principal/Consultant at MKW Ventures Consulting where he provides consulting services in SSDs, NAND, NVM, and semiconductor technology and competitive analysis. With over 25 years experience in semiconductor and system engineering and manufacturing, Mark consults with SSD OEM and ODM companies, memory manufacturers, and investment firms. Before founding MKW Ventures, Mark was Director of Manufacturing for the NVM Solutions Group at Intel, where he was responsible for SSD system and NAND component manufacturing. He also has been Corporate Product Quality and Reliability Manager for IM Flash Technologies, the widely publicized joint venture between Intel and Micron that became an industry leader in NAND technology. Mark is a frequent presenter at Flash Memory Summit and other key venues, and his analysis of technology adoption and product costs are often referenced by investment firms, analysts, technology training firms, and major OEMs. He earned a BSEE at California State University, Chico.