SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- SimpleTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEC) today announced the joint effort between SimpleTech and AMD (NYSE:AMD) to define registers and modules for a DDR3 SDRAM Registered Dual-Inline Memory Module (RDIMM).
DDR3 RDIMM modules are planned as the natural evolution over today's DDR2-based solutions and designed to deliver the increased performance and energy efficiency required for future commercial servers and workstations. The work of the two companies is being conducted within JEDEC, a coalition of approximately 270 companies focused on the creation of open standards for the solid-state technology industry.
"AMD's collaboration on the development of the DDR3 RDIMM architecture and design was essential to a successful solution," said Bill Gervasi, vice president of DRAM technology at SimpleTech. "AMD's input during the definition phase and participation in developing the RDIMM and defining the SPD configuration EEPROM drove progress forward," he added.
"AMD and SimpleTech are leading an open and collaborative effort within our industry to drive DDR3 along a seamless upgrade path, combined with a step function improvement in performance-per-watt characteristics," said Levi Murray, director of technology enabling and infrastructure development at AMD. "By working collectively as a member of JEDEC, we can better ensure the benefits of this technology are fully achieved with minimal disruption, maximum investment protection and improved economic opportunities for the entire value chain."
The two companies had specific roles in defining the overall solution. AMD defined the timing of the interface and termination characteristics while SimpleTech defined the register component to support standard height as well as VLP and ATCA applications. In this new design, register and PLL functions are integrated into a single device to reduce overall system power consumption.
In addition to including control words that permit device configuration and allow vendors to add new functions over time, SimpleTech also initiated the inside-out dual fly-by signaling approach used for all DDR3 RDIMM layouts.
Densities are designed to range from 512MB to 32GB. Initialization scheme, parity function as well as control registers were approved by JEDEC in March. Validation is under way, testing is expected to begin in 2007 and full production is planned by 2008. For more information, please visit: www.simpletech.com/oem/ddr3rdimm.php.
About SimpleTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEC)
SimpleTech, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets high performance and high reliability memory and storage solutions. With headquarters in Santa Ana, California and a global manufacturing and engineering effort, the company offers a comprehensive line of module and sub-system products. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.simpletech.com.
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About AMD (NYSE:AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices is a leading global provider of innovative mircoprocessor solutions for computing, communications and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated to delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that empower users worldwide. For more information visit www.amd.com.
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