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To: Steve Lee who wrote (39156)	4/3/2000 9:18:00 AM
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Sitera Introduces First Network Processor To Implement Rambus Technology For Optimized Performance BUSINESS WIRE - April 03, 2000 08:04 SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr 3, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sitera Incorporated today introduced the PRISM network processor, the first network processor available that incorporates high-bandwidth chip connection technology from Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS). Through the Rambus(R) interface technology, the Sitera network processor is able to support a 12.8 gigabits per second data path to Rambus DRAM (RDRAM(R)) devices. As a result, the PRISM processor is able to provide wire-speed packet processing while enabling advanced network services, which require extensive table look-ups. "Packet processing is one of the most demanding memory-intensive applications, particularly with today's requirements for enhanced services," said Kevin Donnelly, vice president and general manager, Consumer and Communications Products at Rambus Inc. "By designing the PRISM processor to utilize high-speed RDRAM, Sitera is automatically giving their customers a big leap in performance." "Sitera developed our chip with Rambus memory technology because it was the fastest yet most economical solution available to provide sophisticated services, such as VPN, IPSec, MPLS, Diff-Serv, and Policy Management, required in next-generation networking equipment," stated Steve Flannery, President and CEO of Sitera. "We could have picked SRAM technology, but it costs over 15 times more per bit and requires much higher pin counts for equivalent bandwidth. Other DRAM technologies require more pins, devices, memory size and cost to approach the bandwidth of RDRAM. Each Sitera PRISM processor can use multiple RDRAMs or RIMM(TM) modules providing up to half a gigabyte of storage for large, sparse tables; packet payloads; statistics and more. About Rambus Inc. Rambus Inc. develops and licenses high bandwidth chip connection technologies to enhance the performance of computers, consumer electronics and communications products. Current Rambus-based computers supported by Intel chipsets include Dell, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM PCs and workstations. Sony has announced that its next generation PlayStation(R)2 video game system uses Rambus memory. 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 technologies is available at rambus.com. Sitera Incorporated Sitera Incorporated, a pioneer in Intelligent Network Processing, is a provider of high-speed communication ICs that accelerate the development of next-generation high-speed networking equipment. The Sitera Network Acceleration Platform includes intelligent network processors, Sitera's SoftNet(TM) library of networking software, and an integrated development suite. Sitera's solutions allow system developers to rapidly introduce intelligent network services for the service provider, large enterprise and carrier edge markets. More information is available at www.sitera.com. Sitera is a registered trademark of Sitera Incorporated. Rambus and RDRAM are registered trademarks of Rambus Inc. All other names and marks are the property of their respective holders. Distributed via COMTEX. Copyright (C) 2000 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- CONTACT: Rambus Contact: Kristine Wiseman, 650/944-7766 kwiseman@rambus.com or Sitera Contact: Paula Jones, 650/967-3711 Paulaj@sitera.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA COLORADO INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS SOFTWARE HARDWARE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT MARKETING AGREEMENTS Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com