Tektronix Unveils Market-Leading Rambus(R) Timing Measurement Solution
TDS694C Oscilloscope's Multi-channel, Real-Time Acquisition Performance
Critical to Enable First Complete Rambus Timing Solution
BEAVERTON, Ore., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK), a
leading developer of test, measurement and monitoring equipment for the global
telecommunication industry and Internet technologies, today announced the
availability of a new Java-based application package that, when combined with
Tektronix' high-performance TDS694C digital storage oscilloscope (DSO),
creates the only solution on the market to provide real-time analysis of the
full range of Rambus(R) memory signals.
One of the single largest and most quickly adopted memory performance
systems in the industry, Rambus technology delivers more than three times the
performance of conventional PC memory standards.
"Rambus memory systems are quickly becoming a standard for use in
computers, multimedia, consumer electronics, communications systems and
consumer digital video products because they deliver very high system
performance," said David Churchill, vice president, Instrumentation Business
Unit, Tektronix, Inc. "Our commitment to customers implementing Rambus
technology in systems is to consistently create leading-edge test solutions to
enable them to confidently develop next-generation computer, consumer and
communications products."
Tektronix' Unique Solution For Rambus-based Designs
The powerful combination of Tektronix' high-performance TDS694C digital
storage oscilloscope (DSO) -- featuring multiple-channel, real-time
acquisition performance, 3 GHz single-shot bandwidth, and 10 GS/s sampling
rate -- and the new TDSRBS1 Java-based application package facilitates
real-time analysis of Rambus signaling levels, setup and hold, and channel
error timing. These capabilities give design engineers the ability to
standardize testing of Rambus DRAM (RDRAM (R)). In addition, The TDSRBS1
Java-based application package provides TDS694C users with a familiar TDS
application menu interface that is easy to learn and use, and allows the DSO
to preserve and log worst-case waveforms for off-line analysis.
"Our engineering evaluation of the TDS694C/TDSRBS1 package showed it to be
a useful tool for examining channel voltage and timing parameters," said
Samir Patel, vice president engineering, Physical Architecture Technology
Division, Rambus Inc. "Since the probing points and measurement parameters are
clearly defined, results can be generated quickly and accurately. The TDSRBS1
software automation reduces the time needed to characterize multiple systems
by simplifying the required setup."
TDS694C and TDSRBS1 Featured During Upcoming NetSeminar
On July 28th, 2000 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Pacific Standard Time
(PST), Tektronix is sponsoring a free NetSeminar on Rambus Timing
Measurements. This live, interactive event will feature Tektronix' Rambus
solution -- the TDS694C and TDSRBS1 software package -- and provide an
overview of Rambus channel design with an emphasis towards the challenging
physical layer measurement techniques.
To register for this free seminar, go to netseminar.com and
click on "Register." To access the archived seminar and download it to their
own computers, users can go to the Archive section of netseminar.com
beginning July 29, 2000.
Price and Availability
The TDS694C and probing solutions are available immediately; the TDSRBS1
software is available now, with delivery four weeks from order. The TDS694C is
priced at $37,995 ($US); the TDSRBS1 software is priced at $2,995 ($US). For
more information about this product, or other measurement solutions from
Tektronix, please visit our Rambus Technology web site at
tektronix.com .
About Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc. is a test, measurement, and monitoring company providing
measurement solutions to the semiconductor, computer, and telecommunications
industries. With over 50 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers
to design, build, deploy and manage next-generation global communications
networks and Internet technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon,
Tektronix has operations in 25 countries worldwide.
NOTE: Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. Rambus and
RDRAM are registered trademarks of Rambus Inc. All other trade names
referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
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Web Site: tektronix.com
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