Product category: Memory Devices and Modules
News Release from: IDT | Subject: Advanced memory buffer
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 26 January 2005

Buffer brings DIMMs together

IDT is sampling a new advanced memory buffer device to multiple manufacturers of fully buffered dual-inline memory modules

IDT is sampling a new advanced memory buffer (AMB) device to multiple manufacturers of fully buffered dual-inline memory modules (FB-DIMMs). The new product is fully compliant with the JEDEC AMB specifications and is an essential building block for next-generation, high-bandwidth applications such as servers and workstations, which require increased performance and large memory capacities.

A key attribute of the FB-DIMM channel architecture is the high-speed, serial, point-to-point connection between the memory controller and modules on the channel.

The AMB chip located on each FB-DIMM collects and distributes the data from or to a DIMM, buffers the data internally on the chip and receives or forwards it to the next DIMM or memory controller.

This unique channel structure alleviates buffer latency issues common in registered DIMM technology, and enabling designers to use a large number of DIMMs within a single system.

'IDT has consistently demonstrated leadership and commitment to the DIMM market', said Tom Kao, Director or Marketing for the IDT DIMM Support Products Group.

'The introduction of our AMB device serves as a proof-point of our desire to address the new advancements in server processing power brought on by the emerging FB-DIMM standard'.

'We are pleased to be on the leading edge of companies delivering AMB product samples to market and look forward to helping our customers address the critical ongoing challenges associated with the DIMM market'.

'FB-DIMM provides an excellent opportunity to simultaneously increase both the speed and memory capacity of servers and workstations, thereby improving their data processing capability', said Jim Pappas, Director of Initiatives Marketing for Intel's Enterprise Platform Group.

'FB-DIMM has the real potential to be an important new server and workstation technology in 2006 and onwards'.

'Many companies, including IDT, are introducing products based on FB-DIMM, helping realise the benefits of the innovative and high-performing memory technology'.

• IDT: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Electronicstalk email newsletter
• Electronicstalk Home Page

Search the Pro-Talk network of sites

Put your news on Electronicstalk  |   Advertise  |   Get the free Electronicstalk newsletter
Electronicstalk Home  |   About Electronicstalk  |   Copyright © 2000-2007 Pro-Talk Ltd, UK