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To: MileHigh who wrote (16583)	2/24/1999 9:50:00 AM
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SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. Announces the Development of SO-RIMM(TM) Modules * 160-Pin Rambus(R) SO-RIMM(TM) Modules * Target Applications With Space Limitations * SMART Invests to Help Ensure System and Component Compatibility FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMOD - news) announced today that it has begun sampling 160-pin Rambus® SO-RIMM memory modules. The SO-RIMM modules are manufactured with RDRAM® devices and run at a speed of 1.6 GB per second of peak bandwidth, the memory industry's highest speed. The SO-RIMM modules are targeted for use in space-constrained electronic systems such as notebook computers, games, printers and networking and telecommunications equipment. ''With their active participation in the Rambus Validation Program, we see SMART as an important partner in launching current and future Rambus RIMM(TM) module designs,'' said Allen Roberts, Rambus' Vice President and General Manager of Rambus' Memory Technology Division. ''SMART's expertise in design and test will greatly facilitate OEMs' integration of Rambus modules into their systems. RDRAMs offer eight times higher bandwidth per device than the standard SDRAM device. Rambus SO-RIMM modules implemented with RDRAM devices provide higher performance and lower power than comparable PC100 SDRAM SO-DIMM modules. Cahners In-Stat Group expects demand for Rambus RDRAM devices to grow to over 800 million units in 2000. ''Rambus SO-RIMM memory modules will effectively address the limited space issues of our customers in the portable PC, networking, and telecommunications markets,'' stated Mukesh Patel, SMART's co-founder and director. ''In anticipation of the Rambus RIMM production launch and in preparation of our customer's expected demands, we continue to make significant investments in both equipment and personnel to help ensure that our RIMM modules meet the Rambus design guidelines and future supply needs of our customers,'' Patel continued. SMART's worldwide factories use specialized surface-mount equipment to assemble microBGA-based modules (Micro Ball Grid Array). Additionally, advanced x-ray and test are used for checking solder connections and full-speed functionality of the SO-RIMM. SMART's advanced test systems are capable of testing up to 1.3 GHz with a measuring accuracy of +/- 50ps. Rambus memory modules will incorporate Micro Ball Grid Array/Chip Scale Packaging (microBGA/CSP) technology allowing higher density modules with higher frequency operation. SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer of specialty and standard memory modules, Flash memory cards, high performance embedded computer boards, as well as I/O product solutions. SMART offers more than 500 products to leading OEMs in the computer, networking, and telecommunications industries. SMART has manufacturing facilities in California, Puerto Rico, Scotland, and Malaysia, design centers in California and India, and sales organizations worldwide. More information on SMART can be obtained on the Internet at smartm.com. NOTE: Rambus and RDRAM are registered trademarks of Rambus Inc. RIMM and SO-RIMM are trademarks of Rambus Inc. microBGA is a registered trademark of Tessera Inc. SOURCE: SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.