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To: Mitchell Ryan who wrote (2913)	2/3/1998 6:57:00 PM
From: REH	Respond to of 93625

There is a fairly complicated implementation package for both RDRAM and RAC's including specifications and circuit layout databases. Rambus requires extra interface circuitry and thus requires larger die size (10-20%), both of which must be implemented into the manufacturing process. Yes, it's based on the industry standard CMOS semiconductor process and using regular PCB's - but - the implementation of the specific circuit layout relating to the manufacturers plant and equipment takes time. This is what Rambus charges a fee for helping with. Rambus did not anticipate that Intel would be in mass production until 1999 for the simple reason that implementation takes time. Now it looks like Rambus might get into the picture earlier and be used also in low-end systems. I read somewhere (can't remember where) that the average time for implementation was 18-24 months (from signing to mass production)