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SMART Modular Technologies has expanded its DDR product lineup to include Intel-validated PC3200 unbuffered DIMMs.
SMART's line-up of PC3200 modules includes unbuffered DIMMs and SO-DIMMs up to 1Gbyte supporting both ECC and non-ECC configurations.
With a peak module data transfer rate of 3.2Gbyte/s and a 200MHz clock speed, these modules are ideal for high-performance desktops, entry workstations, and networking applications.
Designing and qualifying high-speed memory modules has become a significant challenge for many engineers.
With memory technologies and I/O speeds running at datarates over 400MHz, electrical specification tolerances have become much tighter.
SMART's PC3200 DDR DIMMs are compliant on Intel platforms for support of 865/875 chipsets that include meeting the Intel Specification Addendum items such as 2.6 +/-0.10V input voltage, 1.25 to 1.35V reference voltage, and CAS latency 2.5.
SMART's PC3200 modules are 100% factory ATE tested to these addendum specifications.
The integral parameters of a module, such as the DRAM technology used, the contents of the serial presence detect (SPD) file, Printed circuit board (PCB) routing, and signal integrity performance, significantly impact overall module performance.
OEMs must either evaluate and measure these features themselves or rely on each supplier's testing and qualification processes.
SMART's DDR validation testing conducted for various OEMs has included both device and module testing for key timing parameters.
In addition to the PC3200 modules that continue to be submitted for validation, SMART offers a variety of validated configurations and densities, which are listed on the company's website.
 

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