To: Don Green who wrote (50618 ) 8/21/2000 5:48:15 PM From: Don Green Respond to of 93625 Apacer Increases Production of Rambus RIMM Modules; Module Validations Enhance Apacer's Leadership in Memory Technology Story Filed: Monday, August 21, 2000 4:15 PM EST SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug 21, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Apacer(R) Memory America Inc. ( www.apacer.com), a leading memory solutions provider, today announced increased production of Rambus(R) RIMM(TM) modules to support high performance PCs and workstations with the upcoming Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor with dual channel Rambus memory. In order to provide the highest quality products, every Apacer memory module is 100% tested. Apacer's 128MB and 256MB RIMM Modules have passed validation testing. Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS), the leading provider of high-bandwidth chip connection technology, developed the module validation program to provide standardized procedures for verifying specification compliance. "We have worked closely with Rambus to ensure that our technology delivers the highest levels of performance and quality," said Austin Chen, President of Apacer Technology Inc. "Delivering high-performance, cost-effective memory solutions to customers worldwide is central to our mission at Apacer." "Apacer is now poised to support the growing demand for Rambus technology from the OEM, CAD/CAM, system integrator, motherboard maker, and distributor channels," said Avo Kanadjian, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Rambus Inc. "Apacer's high-volume manufacturing capability and distribution expertise will help to bring Rambus-based products to these markets." Cost-effective Rambus RIMM modules are higher performance and have lower power consumption than alternative solutions. When used in the dual channel configuration, Apacer RIMM modules delivers an impressive 3.2 Gigabytes per second data transfer, the highest available in the market today. With high system flexibility, Rambus memory is ideal for high-speed processing applications such as video games, CAD and communications. About Apacer Memory America Inc. Apacer Memory America Inc. is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and has a sales channel that serves the needs of customers worldwide. Based on the view that a PC is a complete system hinged on compatibility, Apacer works with strategic partners within the component industry to ensure that its memory products function flawlessly together and get the job done. Apacer remains consistently focused on providing its customers with complete satisfaction through its high-quality line of memory products. Note to Editors: Rambus and RDRAM are registered trademarks of Rambus Inc. RIMM is a trademark of Rambus Inc. CONTACT: Apacer Memory America Inc. Lynn Hsu, 408/433-4980 lynn--hsu@acer.com URL: businesswire.com