Rambus Announces IBM to License Multi-Protocol SerDes
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world´s premier technology
licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory architectures
today announced that IBM has licensed Rambus´ multi-protocol SerDes
(Serial/Deserializer) cell designed for advanced networking, server
and general ASIC applications. This sophisticated multi-protocol
SerDes cell provides IBM with a high-performance and low-power
solution for implementation on its 45nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI)
technology.
"The SerDes requirements for ASICs and servers are increasingly
demanding and cover many protocols," said Steve Longoria, vice
president for Semiconductor Solutions, IBM. "Rambus´ multi-protocol
SerDes solution gives us a flexible, single IP solution that
simplifies the design process without compromising performance, power
or silicon die area."
The Rambus multi-protocol SerDes is a single IP cell leveraging a
scalable architecture that offers data rates of 1.25 Gbps to 6.4 Gbps.
It features an advanced Rambus phase-locked loop (PLL) architecture
which achieves low jitter over a wide variety of operating data rates
and enables best-in-class performance in a small silicon die area.
"Our customers are faced with design challenges that call for both
high performance and low power in order to meet their application
requirements," said Sharon Holt, senior vice president of Worldwide
Sales, Licensing and Marketing at Rambus. "IBM is renowned for its
advanced technology, and we are pleased to provide our innovative
multi-protocol SerDes for its ASIC library and product offerings."
The Rambus SerDes solution also incorporates the Rambus
LabStation(TM) characterization environment, enabling thorough
qualification, advanced testability features, and improved
time-to-market.
For more information on Rambus´ multi-protocol SerDes solution
please visit http://www.rambus.com.
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´ technology and
products solve customers´ most complex chip and system-level interface
challenges enabling unprecedented performance in computing
communications and consumer electronics applications. Rambus licenses
both its world-class patent portfolio as well as its family of
leadership and industry-standard interface products. Headquartered in
Los Altos, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina
India, Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Additional information is
available at www.rambus.com.
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