Rambus DRAMs Claimed As Industry’s Smallest

Intended for use in high-performance computers using the Rambus main memory system, which provides peak data transfer rates of 1.6 GB/s, the Rambus DRAM ICs are claimed as the smallest in the industry thanks to use of 0.20-µm process technology. The 128- and 144-Mbit chips measure just 103.19 mm² and 114.15 mm², respectively. Both devices are available at speeds of 600 MHz, 711 MHz, and 800 MHz to support PC600, PC700 and PC800 applications. The 144-Mbit x 18 memory ICs provide 128 Mbits of usable memory, plus extra bits to support error correction code.