PRESS RELEASE FROM RAMBUS...
Choke food for SEA GULLS. <G>
Thanks to oldtimerinvestor on Yahoo:
EDIT: Oldtimerinvestor says, "Most important quote from it is -- "In addition, Samsung is ready to introduce the 256M-generation RDRAMs, further consolidating Samsung's leadership in the Rambus revolution." The 256M RDRAMs will allow 1 gigabyte of RDRAM on a 2 RIMM motherboard. Permanently!
rambus.com
Rambus and Key Industry Partners Display Rambus Memory Systems at
COMDEX/Fall '99
Technology Experts from Rambus and Industry Partners Available at
Rambus Industry Booth #L5527
Mountain View, CA - November 11, 1999 - Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) and key
industry partners Agilent Technologies, Inc. (a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard), Apacer
Technology Inc., Infineon Technologies, Kingston Technology Company, MELCO
INC./TechWorks, Inc., Molex Incorporated, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Toshiba
Corporation and Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation today announced their
participation in the Rambus© Industry booth at COMDEX/Fall '99 showing continued
commitment and support of Rambus memory technology. These key industry partners will
display Rambus memory products and systems with company representatives on hand to
discuss products and performance.
Rambus memory is used in desktop PCs and workstations such as the recently
announced Intel© 840 chipset, and the upcoming Intel 820 chipset. System applications
for Rambus technology include computers, multimedia and graphics, communications
equipment, game consoles, and consumer electronics.
Rambus and partners will demonstrate working systems using the Intel 840 chipset and
Rambus memory systems from major PC OEMs, display multiple Rambus memory
components and motherboards as well as unveil performance benchmark results at the
Rambus Industry booth.
"We are extremely grateful to our partners who have demonstrated their continued support
of Rambus memory technology," said Dave Mooring, senior vice president, Computer and
Memory Group, Rambus Inc. "The level of participation from the key industry partners has
been tremendous. With the first PCs and systems shipping this winter, end users will
enjoy the benefits of Rambus PCs through improved multimedia and professional
applications performance and home users can expect the best gaming experience
possible."
"Samsung was the first with validated RDRAMs and the first to mass production. We
continue to support Rambus memory technology for the Rambus workstation and desktop
PC launch," said Avo Kanadjian, senior vice president of memory marketing, Samsung
Semiconductor, Inc. "In addition, Samsung is ready to introduce the 256M-generation
RDRAMs, further consolidating Samsung's leadership in the Rambus revolution."
"Toshiba is committed to the computer and consumer Rambus DRAM markets by
supporting major OEMs," stated Stephen Marlow, vice president, Memory Business Unit,
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. "In addition, Toshiba is ready to support the
PC industry ramp of Rambus memory solutions with quality 128M and 144M RDRAMs
and RIMM modules that have successfully passed validation testing and are now available
in volume production."
"Kingston was first in the memory enhancement industry to start manufacturing, testing,
and shipping validated Rambus modules in anticipation of the workstation and desktop PC
launch," said Wai Szeto, vice president, Stategic Business Development, Kingston
Technology Company. "To date, Kingston has shipped over 15,000 validated RIMM
modules to OEMs and other customers and is in production of the RIMM modules
compatible with Intel 840 workstation motherboard and the upcoming VC820
motherboard."
"Apacer has been working closely with Rambus in preparation for the Rambus-based
workstation and desktop launch. As the first Taiwanese RIMM module supplier, Apacer
was a major supplier for Intel's platform design verification," said Austin Chen, President,
Apacer Technology Inc. "Our solid background and knowledge of systems integration and
compatibility testing, and our strategic DRAM supplier relationships makes Apacer an
ideal provider of RIMM modules."
"Melco, in conjunction with major motherboard manufacturers, was first company to
validate RIMM modules with Intel as a Japanese memory module manufacturer and was
able to bring industry-compatible RIMM modules to production earlier than our
competitors," said President & CEO, Mr. Makoto Maki, MELCO Inc./TechWorks, Inc.
"Our constant attention to detail and continuing process improvements result in
technically superior and reliable memory modules."
"As a validated supplier for Rambus memory module sockets, Molex RIMM module
sockets will be used in Rambus-based desktops and workstations recently launched,"
stated Al Walse, Director, Strategic Product Development, Molex Incorporated. "Molex
demonstrates continued support for Rambus memory with the development and
manufacturing of SO-RIMM sockets for the upcoming Rambus mobile memory products."
"With considerably more than half of all RDRAMs shipped tested on our systems, Agilent
(formerly HP) is a key partner in enabling the ramp of the Rambus industry," said Nick
Callaway, Product Manager for High Speed Memory test systems, Agilent Technologies.
"As the industry moves into volume production, Agilent will continue to provide complete
solutions for Rambus development and test."
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS), based in Mountain View, Calif., develops and licenses
high-speed chip-to-chip interface technology that enables semiconductor memory devices
to keep pace with faster generations of processors and controllers. Providers of
Rambus-based integrated circuits include the world's leading DRAM, ASIC and PC
controller manufacturers. Currently, eight of the world's top-10 semiconductor companies
license Rambus technology. More information on Rambus Inc. and its high-bandwidth
interface technology is available at rambus.com.
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