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Rambus Introduces Off-the-Shelf LED Light Guides

New product line integrates proven MicroLens® optics for superior efficiency and control of light 

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 3, 2017 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced a new family of off-the-shelf optical light guides that are used to create ultra-thin LED edge-lit luminaires for a broad range of lighting applications. The new products deliver the performance and efficiency benefits of Rambus’ proven MicroLens technology, which have shipped in over 6 million light guides and used in fixtures around the world. The new LED light guides provide the time-to-market advantage of standard products.

“Rambus has a strong history partnering with our customers to produce light guides that have been designed and built to custom specifications for optimal quality and control of light,” said John Langevin, general manager of Lighting for Rambus. “With the addition of standard products, we are able to leverage our expertise and technology to provide fixture designers access to our MicroLens technology without any custom tooling or non-recurring engineering. This reduces development time and cost, and accelerates time to market.”

Standard LED Light Guides with MicroLens Optics

The LED light guides use MicroLens Optics with a constant density pattern that can be used in a variety of form factors and applications. They are particularly well suited for recessed and suspended luminaires in offices, schools, hospitals and high-bay buildings. The products are cost effective, energy efficient and provide greater control and directionality of light, allowing designers more time to spend on developing creative luminaires. The light guides are manufactured in our state-of-the-art, high-volume manufacturing facility in the United States.

The initial launch includes three product families with distinct optical patterns for varying aesthetic and functional requirements including:

  • The S-Series uses specular optics and offers maximum ray angle control and lowest glare.
  • The SD-Series provides good glare control and a wider downlight and uplight distribution.
  • The D-Series provides a uniform light distribution with a more diffuse appearance.

Availability
The light guides are available for immediate shipment in six standard sizes, with additional sizes available upon request.

For additional information, or to order these products, please visit rambus.com/light-guides.

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About Rambus Lighting Division
The Rambus Lighting Division is dedicated to providing innovative LED light guides that deliver superior quality and control of light. Our advanced lighting solutions, which include MicroLens® optics and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, create highly-efficient and cost-effective fixtures with design flexibility. Additional information is available at rambus.com/lighting.

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Rambus A19 Lamp Wins Energy Technology ACE Award

Revolutionary lamp, utilizing MicroLens® technology, demonstrates superior energy-efficient innovation for lighting solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — April 07, 2014 — Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) today announced its revolutionary A19 lamp, first introduced in 2013, has been named as winner in the Energy Technology category of the EE Times and EDN 2014 UBM Tech ACE Awards. This lamp, which utilizes Rambus’ patented MicroLens® optical technology, delivers the light output of a traditional incandescent lamp with the energy efficiency, durability and reliability of advanced LED technology. The Rambus MicroLens technology is also utilized in the WaveStream™ line of LED lighting solutions provided byEaton’s Cooper Lighting Division.

“We are honored to be recognized and included among some of the top innovators in the industry,” said Jerome Nadel, chief marketing officer at Rambus. “Winning the ACE Award in the energy technology category is a testament to the dedication of our inventors, engineers and scientists, and showcases our continued drive to develop lighting products and technology that help reduce energy consumption.”

“We are continually amazed at the level of creativity in the design, innovation and technology exemplified by these award winners,” said Patrick Mannion, vice president and brand director at UBM Tech Electronics. “The ACE Awards celebrate the highest achievements in innovation and creativity in electronics design, and selecting one organization or individual that stands out above the rest is incredibly challenging. We are pleased to be able to celebrate their achievements.”

The Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards celebrate the creators of technology who demonstrate leadership and innovation in the global industry and shape the world we live in. EE Times and EDN ACE Awards were judged by a blue-ribbon panel of industry experts, comprised of the leading voices of academia, industry executives and content experts. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 1 in San Jose as part of the UBM Tech EE Live! 2014 event.

The Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards celebrate the creators of technology who demonstrate leadership and innovation in the global industry and shape the world we live in. EE Times and EDN ACE Awards are judged by a blue-ribbon panel of industry experts, comprised of the leading voices of academia, industry executives and content experts. The ACE Awards winners will be unveiled during a ceremony on April 1, 2014, as part of UBM Tech’s EE Live! Conference.

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Rambus brings invention to market. Our customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, services, and training improve the competitive advantage of our customer’s products while accelerating their time-to-market. Rambus products and innovations capture, secure and move data. For more information, visit rambus.com.

About UBM Tech

UBM Tech is a global media business that brings together the world’s technology communities through live events, online properties and custom services. UBM Tech’s community-focused approach provides its users and clients with expertly curated research, education, training, community advocacy, user-generated content and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities that serve the Electronics, Security, Enterprise IT and Communications, Network Infrastructure and Applications, Game and App Developers, and Tech Marketing communities. UBM Tech’s brands include Black Hat, DesignCon, EE Times, Enterprise Connect, Game Developers Conference (GDC), HDI, InformationWeek, and Interop. Create, a UBM Tech full range marketing services division, includes custom events, content marketing solutions, community development and demand generation programs based on its content and technology market expertise. UBM Tech is a part of UBM (UBM.L), a global provider of media and information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. For more information, go to tech.ubm.com.

Rambus Named Finalist in Three Categories for 2014 ACE Awards

Recognized among top companies for Executive of the Year, Ultimate Products, and Energy Technology categories

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — March 26, 2014 — Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), today announced it has been recognized as a finalist in three categories in UBM Tech’s EE Times and EDN Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards. Highlighting the finalist honors, Rambus CEO, Dr. Ronald Black has been named as a finalist for Executive of the Year for his significant achievements in executive leadership.

Rambus has also been named a finalist for its R+™ LPDDR3 offering in the Ultimate Products-Logic/Interface/Memory awards category. The R+ LPDDR3 memory architecture solution improves power consumption and performance in mobile devices. The architecture is fully compatible with industry standards allowing customers to improve and differentiate their products in a cost-effective manner with improved time-to-market. The R+ LPDDR3 architecture includes both a controller and a DRAM interface and can reduce active memory system power by up to 25% supporting data rates of up to 2400 megabits per second (Mbps) with a roadmap to 3200 Mbps.

“We are honored for the recognition of the hard work of our team, not only improving the management and operations of Rambus as a company, but also in building platforms and solutions that address the needs of our customers and partners,” said Jerome Nadel, chief marketing officer at Rambus. “This acknowledgement reinforces the great strides we have made – from the top down – enhancing the company’s ability to conceive, develop, and deliver relevant technologies and products.”

Finally, the Rambus A19 LED bulb has been named a finalist in the Energy Technology Award category. This revolutionary bulb delivers the light output of a traditional lamp with the energy efficiency, durability and reliability of advanced LED solutions.

The Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards celebrate the creators of technology who demonstrate leadership and innovation in the global industry and shape the world we live in. EE Times and EDN ACE Awards are judged by a blue-ribbon panel of industry experts, comprised of the leading voices of academia, industry executives and content experts. The ACE Awards winners will be unveiled during a ceremony on April 1, 2014, as part of UBM Tech’s EE Live! Conference.

About UBM Tech

UBM Tech is a global media business that brings together the world’s technology communities through live events, online properties and custom services. UBM Tech’s community-focused approach provides its users and clients with expertly curated research, education, training, community advocacy, user-generated content and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities that serve the Electronics, Security, Enterprise IT and Communications, Network Infrastructure and Applications, Game and App Developers, and Tech Marketing communities. UBM Tech’s brands include Black Hat, DesignCon, EE Times, Enterprise Connect, Game Developers Conference (GDC), HDI, InformationWeek, and Interop. Create, a UBM Tech full range marketing services division, includes custom events, content marketing solutions, community development and demand generation programs based on its content and technology market expertise. UBM Tech is a part of UBM (UBM.L), a global provider of media and information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. For more information, go to tech.ubm.com.

About Rambus

Rambus brings invention to market. Our customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, services, and training improve the competitive advantage of our customer’s products while accelerating their time-to-market. Rambus products and innovations capture, secure and move data. For more information, visit rambus.com.

Rambus Partners with the California Lighting Technology Center

Strengthens Commitment to the Lighting Market

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 09/05/2013 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS), the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market, today announced it is an affiliate of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at the University of California, Davis (cltc.ucdavis.edu).

The CLTCs mission is to advance the development and commercialization of energy-efficient lighting and daylighting technologies through research and development, instruction, and partnerships with utilities, manufacturers, end users, builders, designers, researchers, academia, and government agencies.

Rambus’ product portfolio includes A19, PAR30, and BR30 LED lamps, all of which utilize MicroLens® optical technology. These solutions provide excellent energy efficiency and broad dimmer compatibility, are designed to manage heat in a highly effective manner, and address the needs of end users, lighting designers, and specifiers across a wide range of applications.

“Rambus is at the forefront of LED lamp innovation with our optical and thermal management technologies,” said Jeffery Parker, president of the Lighting and Display Technology group at Rambus. “Collaborating with the California Lighting Technology Center provides a great opportunity for Rambus to continue developing energy-efficient lighting solutions.”

Industry partnerships are a critical aspect of moving products from the lab to the market place and providing quality solutions to our customers. By joining the CLTC affiliate program, Rambus will have the opportunity to expand these partnerships, collaborate with lighting industry experts, and access state-of-the-art research services.

About CLTC

The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) is a research, development, and demonstration facility for energy-efficient lighting at the University of California, Davis. CLTC is a unique and dynamic organization, working at the intersection of research, industry, and government.

CLTC was developed through a collaborative effort between the California Energy Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association to advance energy-efficient lighting and daylighting technologies. CLTC was established in 2003 at the University of California, Davis.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market. Unleashing the intellectual power of our world-class engineers and scientists in a collaborative and synergistic way, Rambus invents, licenses and develops solutions that challenge and enable our customers to create the future. While best known for creating unsurpassed semiconductor memory architectures, Rambus is also developing world-changing products and services in security, advanced LED lighting and displays, and immersive mobile media. For additional details, visit: www.rambus.com.

Rambus Receives Provisional ENERGY STAR Certification for Revolutionary LED Bulb

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 08/12/2013 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market, today announced that the company’s revolutionary 60 watt equivalent A19 LED bulb has gained provisional ENERGY STAR™ certification, validating the efficiency, lumen output, color temperature and light output distribution capabilities of the bulb. In order to meet the provisional ENERGY STAR certification, the bulb exceeded the 800 lumens requirement by delivering 850 lumens, maintained appropriate lumen output and color temperature, and provided an incandescent-like luminous intensity distribution during testing.

“Our bulb delivers efficiency and performance through an innovative design using thermals and our MicroLens® optics to create the most efficient Energy Star compliant light distribution on the market today,” said Jeffery Parker, president of the Rambus Lighting and Display Technology division. “Achieving this provisional rating is a key step towards our larger effort of providing effective and affordable LED lighting solutions to consumers and businesses alike.”

The Rambus A19 bulb uses MicroLens optical technology, which enables the use of a efficient waveguide technology that produces a omni-directional, consistent distribution of light required by ENERGY STAR. This open structure allows for the innovative use of convection to keep the bulb cool, increasing energy efficiency and significantly improving the lifetime of the bulb, lasting up to 25 times longer than a traditional incandescent bulb. The cost-effective Rambus solution requires fewer LEDs to deliver light output and offers broad compatibility with dimmers, resulting in no humming or buzzing, unlike alternative offerings in the marketplace.

Rambus recently added to its comprehensive LED lighting portfolio with the recent announcement of the new PAR30 and BR30 LED bulbs, both of which exceed the lumen output specified by ENERGY STAR. Additionally, the two newest products join the A19 bulb in being compliant with Underwriter’s Laboratories’ safety standards requirements.

The full portfolio of Rambus LED bulbs are currently available for orders with shipments expected to begin in the third quarter of this year.

For additional information on Rambus’s wide-range of lighting innovations, please visit www.rambus.com/us/technology/applications/lighting/index.html.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market. Unleashing the intellectual power of our world-class engineers and scientists in a collaborative and synergistic way, Rambus invents, licenses and develops solutions that challenge and enable our customers to create the future. While best known for creating unsurpassed semiconductor memory architectures, Rambus is also developing world-changing products and services in security, advanced LED lighting and displays, and immersive mobile media.

Rambus Adds Color Temperature Change Capability to Family of Revolutionary LED Bulbs

In-lamp adjustment allows end users to choose color temperature with a turn of the dial

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 06/10/2013 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS), the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market, today introduced a revolutionary capability for in-lamp adjustment of color temperature in its LED-based PAR30 and BR30 bulbs. This technology development comes following the general release of the Rambus PAR30 and BR30 bulbs, and continues the company’s momentum in bringing its portfolio of LED bulbs to market.

Since LEDs are available in a series of color that cross the spectrum of white, there is a high degree of variation of color temperatures in lamps that are available to the consumer, making it difficult to blend new LED bulbs with existing lighting. With a simple turn of a dial on the bulb, this innovative technology cost effectively enables in-lamp color temperature change through the use of a remote phosphor and a color mixing light guide, without requiring additional LEDs or expensive multi-channel drivers.

The Rambus in-lamp color adjustment technology allows the end user to continuously adjust color temperature to create the desired environment, from cool white of 5,000 kelvin to warm white of 3,000 kelvin, and all points in between. In the commercial sector, this technology enables simplified SKU management and is scalable to meet changing needs. Retailers need only one bulb on the store shelf to cover all the different color options that consumers require.

“We are excited to add more revolutionary capabilities to our LED bulb product portfolio. The ability for the end user to control and update the color temperature of their bulbs is unique within the lighting industry,” said Jeffery Parker, president of the Lighting and Display Technology group at Rambus. “Whether it’s a consumer, distributor, store owner or facility manager, this new capability means users can purchase the bulb today without worrying about replacing it later if their color temperature needs change.”

Rambus is currently accepting commercial requests for its PAR30 and BR30 bulbs, which are expected to be generally available in Q3 of this year. For additional information on Rambus’ wide-range of lighting innovations, please visit: www.rambus.com/bulb.

About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market. Unleashing the intellectual power of our world-class engineers and scientists in a collaborative and synergistic way, Rambus invents, licenses and develops solutions that challenge and enable our customers to create the future. While best known for creating unsurpassed semiconductor memory architectures, Rambus is also developing world-changing products and services in security, advanced LED lighting and displays, and immersive mobile media.

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