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Rambus Introduces High-Performance DDR3 Memory Controller Interface Solution for Consumer Electronics

Demonstrates operation at 1866MT/s in low-cost wire bond package

LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 07/28/2010 – Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies, today announced a high-performance, low-cost DDR3 memory controller interface solution tailored for consumer electronics. Rambus’ DDR3 solution is the first to demonstrate operation in working silicon at a data rate of 1866 megatransfers per second (MT/s) in a low-cost wire bond package. Rambus will demonstrate this technology during the Denali MemCon 2010 conference, at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, in Santa Clara, CA. https://www.denali.com/en/memcon/2010

Rambus offers its DDR3 memory controller interface solution to its licensees as a PHY development package (PDP) which allows memory interface designers to customize their DDR3 implementation for their specific application. Rambus’ DDR3 interface solution PDP includes all the necessary building blocks, PHY architecture, schematics, models, generic layout, floor plan, verification IP, implementation documentation, testing documentation, design scripts and simulation files, to ensure design success.

“Our licensees benefit from Rambus’ patented innovations and leading design expertise in a silicon-proven DDR3 interface solution they can customize to their needs,” said Sharon Holt, senior vice president of Licensing and Marketing at Rambus. “This high-performance DDR3 solution tailored for wire bond packaging is ideally suited for a broad range of consumer electronics including next-generation HDTVs, digital set-top boxes and Blu-ray players and recorders.”

The DDR3 interface solution builds on Rambus innovations such as:

  • FlexPhase™ circuits for optimum memory system timing
  • Output driver calibration which supports high data rates and improved system voltage margin
  • On-die termination calibration for improved signaling environment
  • LabStation™ software for rapid bring-up, characterization and validation

Rambus also offers its licensees engineering services such as package design, system board layout, statistically based signal and power integrity analysis, reference guidelines, and bring-up assistance. These services improve time-to-market, support robust operation and high yield in mass production. With over two decades of experience in high-speed design, Rambus is the leader in providing total system solutions for performance memory systems.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of architectures focused on enhancing the end-user experience of electronic systems. Rambus’ patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

Rambus DDR3 Interface Solution Selected by Panasonic

Architecture enables data rates up to 1.6Gbps

LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 01/06/2009 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies, today announced that Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) has licensed Rambus’ DDR3 memory controller interface solution for system LSI implementation in consumer electronics products. This fully-integrated macro cell architecture provides the physical layer (PHY) interface between the controller logic and DDR3 DRAM devices to achieve data rates up to 1.6Gbps.

“Rambus’ high-performance memory interface solutions are valuable for our portfolio of world-class consumer products,” said Satoru Fujikawa, Director of Strategic Semiconductor Development Center at Panasonic Corporation. “This DDR3 memory interface solution further extends our ability to offer innovative features and higher levels of performance to meet the needs of our customers worldwide.”

To enable a reliable system environment for high-volume production and first-silicon success, the Rambus DDR3 memory architecture incorporates patented Rambus innovations such as FlexPhase™ timing adjustment circuits for precise on-chip data alignment with the clock, calibrated output drivers, and on-die termination.

“Faster bus speeds and higher peak throughput are critical enablers of future application performance,” said Sharon Holt, senior vice president of Licensing and Marketing at Rambus. “The Panasonic team is at the forefront of driving a new generation of digital products and our advanced DDR3 memory architecture achieves improved time-to-market, higher performance, and greater system reliability.”

Rambus interface solutions provide a comprehensive architecture and system design, as well as design models and integration tools. Included in the solution are reference GDSII database, timing models, layout verification netlists, gate-level models, place-and-route outline, and placement guidelines. Package design and system board layout services are also available. For more information about the Rambus DDR3 memory controller interface please visit www.rambus.com/ddr.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies specializing in the invention and design of high-speed memory architectures. Since its founding in 1990, the Company’s patented innovations, breakthrough technologies and renowned integration expertise have helped industry-leading chip and system companies bring superior products to market. Rambus’ innovations and solutions enable unprecedented performance in computing, communications and consumer electronics applications. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio as well as a range of leadership and industry-standard memory solutions. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, India, Germany, Japan and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.