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Los Altos,
California,
United States
- 12/17/2007
Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS),
one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies specializing
in high-speed memory architectures, today announced that Toshiba
Corporation has licensed its XDRTM memory controller interface cell
(XIO) and XDR memory controller (XMC) for next-generation
high-definition television (HDTV) chipsets. The XIO and XMC will be
implemented in Toshiba’s 65nm process. Operating at 4.8Gbps, the XDR
memory architecture will allow Toshiba’s HDTV chipset to deliver
state-of-the-art image processing performance in its customers’ HDTVs.
“HDTVs now require as much memory bandwidth as many PCs in order to
deliver the advanced features consumers demand,” said Hideki Moriyama,
Deputy General Manager of the System LSI Division at Toshiba's
Semiconductor Company. “With the XDR memory architecture, we are able
to achieve both superior performance and a reduced bill of materials
for our customers’ HDTV applications.”
The XDR memory architecture uses patented Rambus innovations such as
Octal Data Rate (ODR) technology, Differential Rambus Signaling Level
(DRSL), and FlexPhase™ circuits to deliver the highest bandwidth
available while using fewer DRAM devices than industry-standard memory
solutions. Higher memory performance as delivered by the XDR
architecture enables the advanced features of next-generation HDTVs
such as 1080p+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rates, 12-bit color, multiple
full HD Picture-in-Picture (PiP) data streams, and advanced image
enhancement algorithms.
“As a leading supplier of chipsets to HDTV manufacturers Toshiba
delivers an exceptional viewing experience for consumers,” said Sharon
Holt, senior vice president of sales, licensing and marketing at Rambus
Inc. “With the XDR memory architecture, we’re able to meet the growing
demands for bandwidth in an exciting new generation of consumer
electronics products.”
Proven in high-volume and cost-competitive applications, Rambus
solutions are backed by comprehensive engineering support services that
range from chip design to system integration. XDR DRAM licensees
include Elpida Memory Inc., Qimonda AG, and Samsung Electronics Co.
Ltd. For more information about the XDR memory architecture, as well as
the next-generation XDR2 DRAM with micro-threading, please visit
www.rambus.com/xdr.
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. If you're a true techno-geak, downlaod and read the full witepaper here .
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