Foxconn Announces Plans to Provide Rambus Memory Components; Foxconn to Offer RIMM Connectors, RIMM Continuity Modules and Heat Spreaders for Rambus Memory Systems
BusinessWire, Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 11:11
CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1999--Foxconn
International Inc., a leading manufacturer of connectors for the
computer, communication and consumer industries, Tuesday announced the
signing of an agreement with Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) to develop
Rambus(R) RIMM(TM) Connectors and has plans to offer RIMM Continuity
Modules and module heat spreaders for Rambus memory systems.
Foxconn will be the first supplier to offer "one stop shopping"
for complete hardware support of both 168-pin and 184-pin RIMM
Modules. Foxconn plans to be in full production in time to support
shipments of performance desktop PCs with Rambus technology in the end
of Q3 1999.
"The addition of the leading Taiwanese connector supplier to the
growing family of Rambus infrastructure providers to the PC industry
is significant," said Subodh Toprani, general manager and vice
president of Industry Enabling Division at Rambus Inc. "Foxconn's
strong worldwide presence will reassure PC OEMs of an ample supply of
infrastructure components to enable their volume ramp."
"Foxconn will provide our customers with timely, cost effective,
and volume resources for the Foxconn RIMM connector family of products
in Fall of 1999, thus assuring a successful launch of Rambus memory
components into the PC market," said Caesar Chen, general manager,
Foxconn Inc.
Designed for high volume applications, RDRAM(R) devices use
conventional DRAM cores, silicon fabrication techniques and memory
modules. Rambus memory modules, called RIMM Modules, use standard
industry assemblies similar to those of today's dual in-line memory
modules. For PC main memory, a Rambus memory system will fit within
the same physical, power and thermal profiles of a similarly
configured 100-MHz synchronous DRAM memory system.
System applications for Rambus technology include computer,
multimedia and graphics, communications and consumer electronics.
Intel, with the endorsement of leading PC OEMs, is enabling Rambus
memory for use in performance desktop PCs in 1999. Currently, over
100 companies are committed to delivering Rambus technology within
their products; including 15 DRAM manufacturers (supplying more than
96% of the worldwide DRAM market); more than 20 logic IC suppliers,
including Intel Corp.; and 60 companies representing the leaders in
system-memory implementation products (including memory modules,
connectors, clock chips and test systems).
Foxconn is the world's leading manufacturer of personal computer
packaging systems. With expertise in high speed interconnection,
integrated connection systems, thermal management, and enclosures,
Foxconn serves the Americas, Europe, and Asia markets with sales and
development facilities in each major region. The company's clients
are the leaders in computer, communications, and consumer markets.
Foxconn's sales were 1.28 billion USD in 1998.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Rambus and RDRAM are registered trademarks of
Rambus Inc. RIMM is a trademark of Rambus Inc.
CONTACT: Foxconn International Inc.
RIMM Connector
Jeff Pan, 714/890-8683
jeffpan@foxconn.com
or
Continuity Module
Desmond Lee, 408/919-6119
desmondlee@foxconn.com
or
Heat Spreader
Eric Sun, 714/937-8933, Ext. 119
ericsun@foxconn.com |
