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Micron Technology Extends Leadership in FBDIMM Solutions with 4GB Density

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Micron Technology, a leading global memory supplier, has demonstrated 4GB density fully buffered dual in-line memory module (FBDIMM) solutions, solidifying its position as the industry's top FBDIMM memory supplier. These FBDIMMs, utilizing 1 gigabit (Gb) DDR2-533 components, enable server platforms to achieve maximum system memory capacities for exceptional performance and reliability. Micron's FBDIMM offerings range from 256MB to 4GB densities, with speed grades extending to PC2-5300.

Key Takeaways:

  • Micron Technology has become the first supplier to demonstrate 4GB density FBDIMMs, a significant milestone in fully buffered dual in-line memory module (FBDIMM) solutions.
  • The company's 4GB FBDIMMs utilize 1 gigabit (Gb) DDR2-533 components, allowing server platforms to achieve maximum system memory capacities.
  • Micron's FBDIMM solutions range from 256MB to 4GB densities, with speed grades extending to PC2-5300.
  • Terry Lee, Executive Director of Advanced Technology and Strategic Marketing for Micron's System Memory Group, emphasized the importance of Micron's DDR2 memory and FBDIMM technology solutions in increasing memory capacity and performance in volume server platforms.
  • Jim Pappas, Director of Technology Initiatives, Server Platforms Group, Intel Corporation, stated that high-density FBDIMMs are essential to increasing memory capacity and performance in volume server platforms, beginning in 2006.
  • Micron's 4GB FBDIMMs are expected to begin appearing in production systems in the first half of 2006, with the company ready to offer a full array of FBDIMM products for server, workstation, and other market segment applications.

Statistics:

  • Micron's 4GB FBDIMMs utilize 1 gigabit (Gb) DDR2-533 components.
  • The company's FBDIMM solutions range from 256MB to 4GB densities.
  • Micron's speed grades extend to PC2-5300.
  • Volume server platforms are expected to benefit from Micron's high-density FBDIMMs, starting in 2006.
  • The first half of 2006 is anticipated for the introduction of Micron's 4GB FBDIMM-based products in production systems.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Micron Technology Demonstrates Industry's First 4GB FBDIMM," August 23, 2005.
  • Micron Technology, Inc., Press Release, "Micron Extends Leadership in FBDIMM Solutions with 4GB Density," August 23, 2005.
  • Intel Corporation, Server Platforms Group, Press Release, "Intel and Micron Collaborate on High-Performance Memory Solutions," August 23, 2005.

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