September 15th - all day at the Intel Dev. Forum:
Memory Designs for 1999 Platforms
In 1999 we expect to see the first platforms that will support Direct RDRAM as main memory. This track will discuss the expected transition from PC100 SDRAM to Direct RDRAM, and will contain a vast amount of technical system design information to help attendees successfully complete their 1999 platform designs.
Each track is comprised of individual sessions.
Session Descriptions
PC Memory Direction for 1999 and Beyond
This session will provide an update of the PC main memory roadmap. Systems with PC100 SDRAM are shipping in high volume, while the industry is getting ready for the transition to Direct RDRAM. The challenges and solutions for a successful transition and how the industy is progressing will be discussed. An update of the graphics memory trends will also be provided.
Pete MacWilliams, Intel Fellow, Direct of Platform Architecture
Direct RDRAM Basic Architecture and Program Overview
This session will provide an overview of the Direct RDRAM Architecture and system implementations. It will also provide an overview of the different programs in place to successfully implement the Direct RDRAM technology for mainstream desktop PC platforms.
Brian P. Johnson, Platform Architect
Direct RDRAM Mechanical and Thermal System Design
This session will provide an overview of the Physical design considerations that were taken into account during the development of the Direct RDRAM memory technology. We will work from the system perspective through each of the components. We will include discussion on power/performance trade-offs, EMI and power delivery requirements. This information will give you the base requirements to implement this technology on your PC computing platforms.
Randy M. Bonella, Direct RDRAM Program Manager
Direct Rambus Electrical System Design
This session will focus on the electrical design requirements needed for implementing Direct Rambus at 800 MT/s as the main memory technology for PC platforms. Topics covered in this session will include a review of the basic electrical operating principles of Direct Rambus technology, physical motherboard and RIMM (Rambus In-line Memory Module) PCB layout techniques needed to successfully implement Direct Rambus as well as an introduction to timing verification on real PC systems.
Mike Leddige, Staff Engineer
Rambus System Component Enabling Programs
Rambus has been working with the industry to develop common, comprehensive pecifications and manufacturing test procedures for the Direct Rambus system components. This session will review the specification development process and reference design deployment for the Direct RDRAMs, RIMM memory modules, RIMM connectors and clock generation components. Manufacturing test guidelines and on-going validation programs will also be covered.
Srinivas Nimmagadda, Business Development, Rambus Inc.
Allen Roberts, General Manager, Memory Technology Division, Rambus Inc.
Direct RDRAM Performance Benefits the End User
Direct RDRAM represents a large increase in available main memory bandwidth. This session will show how that bandwidth will affect application performance. Careful analysis of current applications spanning the uses of the PC show which types of applications require large amounts of main memory bandwidth. Projecting usage by these applications into the future shows the performance improvement enabled by Direct RDRAM.
Frank Hady, Senior Staff I/O Architect
Industry Support for Direct RDRAM
Several DRAM manufacturers will present their product roadmaps for Direct RDRAM and higher densities PC100 SDRAM. Vendors will share their perspective of the DRAM market in 1999.
Kevin Kilbuck, Technical Marketing Manager, Toshiba Memory Products
DRAM Vendor Panel Q&A
Representatives from the DRAM industry will answer questions from Intel Developer Forum attendees.
Pete MacWilliams, Intel Fellow, Direct of Platform Architecture
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