SMART Modular Technologies Introduces Industry's First Non-Stacked/Non-DDP DDR2 2GB VLP Registered DIMM

Aimed at High-Density Blade Server, Telecom, and Network Computing Applications, the New CoolFlex Memory Module Doubles Capacity Without the Need for Stacked DRAMs


FREMONT, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 24, 2006 -- SMART Modular Technologies (NASDAQ: SMOD), a leading independent manufacturer of memory modules, embedded computing subsystems, and TFT-LCD display products, has introduced CoolFlex DDR2 2GB very low profile (VLP) 0.72" registered DIMM (RDIMM). This new memory module uses folded PCB technology to double memory capacity and eliminate the need for stacked or multi-die DRAMs.

Specifically designed to be cost-effective, SMART's CoolFlex DDR2 2GB VLP RDIMM is aimed at mainstream blade-server, ATCA telecom, and network computing applications. The new CoolFlex DDR2 2GB VLP RDIMM is configured as 256Mx72 and uses mainstream standard 128Mx4 BGA DRAMs with a speed grade of 5300 (DDR2-400, 533, 667).

"SMART has employed its advanced design expertise to cost-effectively achieve more memory capacity in less space than competing solutions," explained Mike Rubino, SMART's Vice President of Engineering. "Demonstrating the benefits of next-generation module design and fabrication technologies, our new CoolFlex modules meet customer demands for high density and high performance in a thermally and space-efficient package."

SMART's complete lineup of registered CoolFlex DDR2 DIMMs and FBDIMMs features an innovative foldable PCB technology. The benefits of this unique approach include twice as much surface area for high-density modules, a thermal aluminum core for optimized cooling, improved electrical performance with better timing margins, high durability and reliability, and the avoidance of stacked or multi-die DRAMs.

Based on these benefits, SMART's new CoolFlex DDR2 2GB VLP RDIMM is especially well suited for use in space-constrained 1U and sub-1U blade server and network computing applications. The modules can be mounted vertically to save board space while still maintaining tight DIMM spacing to allow for proper system airflow.

The ordering part numbers for the new CoolFlex 2GB VLP DDR2 RDIMMs are listed in the table below.

                       Description      Module       Module        Device
SMART P/N             (suffix "DB')     Density      Config.       Config.
----------------      --------------    -------      -------       -------
SG572564AG8E0DB1      PC2-3200 3-3-3      2GB        256Mx72       128Mx4
SG572564AG8E0DG1      PC2-4200 4-4-4      2GB        256Mx72       128Mx4
SG572564AG8E0IL1      PC2-5300 5-5-5      2GB        256Mx72       128Mx4
About SMART

SMART is a leading independent designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic subsystems to original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. SMART offers more than 500 standard and custom products to OEMs engaged in the computer, industrial, networking, gaming, telecommunications, and embedded application markets. Taking innovations from the design stage through manufacturing and delivery, SMART has developed a comprehensive memory product line that includes DRAM, SRAM, and Flash memory in various form factors. Its Embedded Products Division develops embedded computing subsystems, backed by design and manufacturing, for markets supporting test equipment, 3G infrastructure and network processing applications. SMART's Display Products Group designs, manufactures and sells thin film transistors (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) solutions to customers developing casino gaming systems as well as embedded applications such as kiosk, ATM, point-of-service, and industrial control systems. SMART's presence in the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America enables it to provide its customers with proven expertise in international logistics, asset management, and supply-chain management worldwide. See http://www.smartm.com for more information.

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