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BW0151 JUL 28,1999 6:01 PACIFIC 09:01 EASTERN
( BW)(CA-CYPRESS-SEMICONDUCTOR)(CY) Cypress First to Receive
Validation for Direct Rambus Clock Generator
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 1999--Cypress Semiconductor (NYSE:CY)
today announced that it is the first company in the timing technology industry to receive validation for
its Direct Rambus(TM) Clock Generator (DRCG). The W134 is a high performance Frequency
Timing Generator (FTG) that provides the differential clock signals for Direct Rambus memory
subsystems.
The W134 generates clock source in the range of 267 to 400 MHz and supports Direct Rambus
memory system with up to 1.6 GB per second data transfer rate. The W134 is offered in two
versions -- the W134M and W134S. The only difference between the two is their frequency
multiplier tables. With two versions, design engineers can reach different system price/performance
targets by varying memory speeds.
"Cypress has worked early on and closely with Rambus and Intel, and we are gratified to be the
first company to receive validation for our DRCG from Rambus," said Ian Chen, marketing director
for Cypress's Timing Technology Division. "When data rates are at 800 MHz with 1.25 ns cycle
times, it is very critical for DRCG suppliers to comprehend the architectural specification, the
interactions with accompanying components such as the power supply, and the limitations of common
system implementations. The W134 is the distillation of our experiences in working with every early
adopter of Direct Rambus over the last 12 months."
"The DRCG is a critical component necessary to realize the implementation of Direct Rambus
memory systems," said Laura Fleming, Director of Alliances and Infrastructure, Computer and
Memory Group, Rambus Inc. "Cypress was the first company to deliver working DRCG samples,
and is now the first to pass all the validation tests. Rambus is pleased with the support and
commitment of Cypress in the development of DRCG products."
Price and Availability
The W134M and W134S samples are available now in 24-pin 150-mil Shrink Small Outline
Packages (SSOP) and are pin-to-pin compatible with each other. Production quantities are expected
to be available in September 1999. Pricing starts at $2.75 in 10,000-unit quantities.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, California, provides a broad
range of integrated circuits for leading computer, networking, and telecommunications companies
worldwide. Cypress's products include static RAM and specialty memories, programmable logic
devices (PLDs), data communications products, timing devices, and USB microcontrollers. Its shares
are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CY, and its website is
cypress.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements
herein that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" involving risks and uncertainties.
Please refer to Cypress's Securities and Exchange Commission filings for a discussion of such risks.
Note to Editors: Rambus is a registered trademark of Rambus Inc. Direct Rambus is a trademark
of Rambus Inc.
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CONTACT: Cypress Semiconductor, San Jose
Angel Atondo, 408/232-4580
or
Rambus
Kristine Wiseman, 650/944-7766
KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA MINNESOTA TEXAS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED PRODUCT
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