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| Elpida Offers DDR2 SDRAM with x32-Bit I/O Configuration Elpida Memory has announced the availability of the industry's first 512-megabit DDR2 SDRAM with x32-bit I/O configuration. Elpida will begin sampling of this product by the end of this month. In the past a DDR2 controller with x32-bit wide interface required two x16-bit I/O DRAMs. Now, Elpida offers a 512-megabit DDR2 SDRAM with x32-bit I/O configuration as a one-chip solution. The advantages of this x32-bit solution over a two 256-megabit DDR2 (with x16-bit configuration) solution are as follows: - Approximately 25% memory area reduction on the board; - Fewer package balls (40 balls); - Approximately 20% less power consumption; - A one-chip solution delivers low EMI and better signal quality. Elpida developed x32-bit I/O DDR2 products to meet the need for small-size consumer electronics that feature 1.8V low-voltage operations and low-power consumption. Because the new x32-bit product is specially designed for consumer devices it is well suited for use in digital consumer appliances. Product Features: - 512Mbit DDR2 SDRAM (x32-bit I/O configuration) using 70nm process technology; - Data transfer rate: 250Mbps to 1066Mbps (1GBytes/sec to 4.2GBytes/sec per DRAM device); - ODT (On-Die-Termination): 50/75/150/225ohm; - Enhanced 225ohm ODT reduces power consumption. - Driver strength: normal/weak/quarter; - Reduces overshoot, undershoot noises. Mass production of the new x32-bit DDR2 SDRAM is scheduled to begin in September 2008. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Computing News :: home page |