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Tanisys Technology Begins Shipping Rambus RIMM Modules for Revenue

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Tanisys Technology, Inc. has started shipping Rambus RIMM modules for revenue, marking a significant milestone in the company's partnership with Rambus Inc. The Rambus technology enables peak bandwidth of 1.6 gigabytes per second from a single device and spans multiple generations of DRAM devices, through 1-gigabit densities. Developed in conjunction with Intel Corp. and DRAM and semiconductor partners, the Rambus interface achieves its unprecedented performance through innovative electrical signaling and architecture.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tanisys Technology has begun shipping Rambus RIMM modules for revenue, aiming to become one of the broadest suppliers of RIMM modules in the industry.
  • The Rambus technology enables peak bandwidth of 1.6 gigabytes per second from a single device and spans multiple generations of DRAM devices, through 1-gigabit densities.
  • Tanisys has developed a wide line of 22 separate RIMM modules, ranging from 32MB to 288MB, including continuity modules, with flexibility to configure modules according to customer needs.
  • Tanisys CEO and President Chuck Comiso stated that Intel, Compaq, Dell, and over 50 other companies have committed to support the Rambus architecture in future products.
  • Tanisys plans to manufacture modules under its own brand and for Rambus partners using its C.L.A.S.S. manufacturing services business.
  • Rambus Inc. Vice President and General Manager Subodh Toprani recognized Tanisys as one of the first suppliers to reach full production.
  • Market researcher Semico Research Senior Vice President Sherry Garber noted that Tanisys has an exclusive leadership position for Rambus memory as the only company with design, manufacturing, and tester development expertise for RIMM modules.

Statistics:

  • Peak bandwidth of 1.6 gigabytes per second from a single device
  • 22 separate RIMM modules ranging from 32MB to 288MB
  • 64Mbit or 128Mbit RDRAM with either a 16-bit or 18-bit wide data bus

Sources:

  • Tanisys Technology, Inc. press release (April 20, 1999)
  • Rambus Inc. web site (http://www.rambus.com)
  • Semico Research web site (http://www.semico.com)

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