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To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (16595)	2/24/1999 12:26:00 PM
From: Jacktoad	Respond to of 93625

Rambus Reveals Specifications for Mobile SystemMemory Components; Twice the Bandwidth and Less Power than Today'sMobile Memory Systems February 24, 1999 12:00 PM PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 1999--Rambus Inc. today announced at the Intel Developer Forum the specifications for Rambus(R) memory devices, SO-RIMM(TM) modules and connectors for mobile computers. Intel and Rambus have worked together on these specifications to ensure that laptops utilizing Rambus technology deliver over two times the memory bandwidth of today's SDRAM solutions, while meeting the power consumption and physical space requirements demanded by mobile form factors. The release of these initial specifications for the mobile SO-RIMM modules and connectors signals the start of prototype system development. Both documents are designed for use by OEMs and vendors who intend to implement RDRAM technology into mobile systems, and are available at rambus.com. Mobile systems using Rambus components are expected to ship in the year 2000. "The RDRAM is an important element in closing the performance gap between desktop and mobile systems," said Daniel Lenehan, director of architecture for Intel's Mobile and Handheld Products Group. "SO-RIMM modules provide memory bandwidth comparable to desktop memory configurations and, combined with the power management features of Intel's upcoming mobile chipsets, will support the battery life and thermal requirements of mobile PCs -- including 'Thin & Light' systems." Mobile systems utilizing Rambus technology will support the following configurations: -- 16MB to 384MB using 128M RDRAMS, with module upgrades planned to support future 256M and 512M RDRAM densities -- 1 to 3 SO-RIMM module support for configuration flexibility -- 1.6 GB/sec peak bandwidth and three times the effective bandwidth of a comparable PC100 SDRAM system -- Depending on application workload, one-half the power of a comparable PC100 SDRAM system The RDRAM architecture includes multiple low power modes. The system chipset controls the mode operation to optimize bandwidth and power usage. "We have been working with Rambus to support low power 128/144M RDRAMs and SO-RIMM modules for mobile computer applications," said Avo Kanadjian, vice president of Memory Marketing for Samsung Semiconductor Inc. "Our development and production schedule will meet OEM system development program requirements." "Kingston Technology Company has already shipped over 7000 modules to OEM customers. We are establishing an on-site Rambus Validation Lab to complete our global manufacturing and testing infrastructure for RIMM(TM) and SO-RIMM modules," said Al Soni, vice president and general manager, Services Division, Kingston. "We have shipped SO-RIMM Modules to Intel and will work closely with Intel, Rambus and other partners to enable the mobile Rambus memory platform." "When we began working with Intel two years ago, support for mobile systems was a requirement," said Allen Roberts, vice president and general manager of Rambus' memory technology division. "The support for space-constrained, low power systems as well as large capacity memory systems demonstrates the scalability of Rambus technology." Rambus technology will enable the DRAM industry's highest level of performance to date -- 1.6 gigabytes per second of peak bandwidth from a single device -- and will span multiple generations of DRAM devices (through 1-gigabit densities). A single RDRAM device supports four pipelined transactions to sustain up to 95% effective bandwidth. Designed for high volume applications, RDRAM devices use conventional DRAM core technology, silicon fabrication techniques and memory modules. The Rambus high-bandwidth memory interface has broad industry support. Currently, over 50 companies are committed to delivering Rambus technology within their products: including 15 DRAM manufacturers (supplying more than 96% of the worldwide DRAM market); 20 logic IC suppliers, including Intel Corp.; and 40 companies representing the leaders in system-memory implementation products (including memory modules, connectors, clock chips and test systems). Rambus Inc. RMBS , based in Mountain View, develops and licenses high-speed chip-to-chip interface technology that enables semiconductor memory devices to keep pace with faster generations of processors and controllers. 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 interface technology is available at rambus.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Rambus and RDRAM are registered trademarks of Rambus Inc. RIMM and SO-RIMM are trademarks of Rambus Inc. This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the expected performance, market acceptance and date of availability of Rambus memory system components. Actual results may differ materially. Among the factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are dependence upon the commitment and success of third parties, such as Intel and Rambus' DRAM partners, in developing and marketing components and systems incorporating Rambus technology; rapid technological change in the markets addressed by Rambus; and the potential development of competing technologies.

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (16595)	2/24/1999 12:38:00 PM
From: sam	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 93625

I generally like Cramer. I think he often tries to call 'em as he sees 'em. For example, last year when ASND was having problems (and after it had already been cut in half) Cramer got on TV and said he wouldn't be a buyer...that he had been at a meeting with the CEO and saw fund managers leaving the meaning muttering "this is not good at all..." (Why fund managers get treated to information that we all should be getting is beside the issue). Sometimes, though, it just seems he is being used by some of his "friends" -- though I'd bet he'd argue vigorously with my assessment.