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Micron Technology, Inc., Introduces the Industry's First 256Mb DDR2 Components; Micron's 256Mb DDR2 Components Are Validated by Intel

BOISE, Idaho—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Oct. 14, 2003— Micron Technology, Inc., (NYSE:MU) announces the industry's first 256Mb DDR2 SDRAM components manufactured on 0.11 micron process technology. Intel has validated these components at DDR2-400 speed on the x4 and x8 configurations and DDR2-533 speed on the x8 configuration. In 2004, DDR2-400 will be used primarily in server platforms and DDR2-533 will be used in desktop platforms.

The majority of DDR2 desktop computing architectures will use dual memory channels. In a dual channel system, DIMM modules are installed and accessed in pairs. Most 256Mb DDR2 components are currently used to build 256MB DDR2 PC2-3200/PC2-4300 modules, which are the preferred module density for 512MB dual channel platforms. Building dual channel 512MB platforms with two 256MB PC2-4300 modules provides twice the bandwidth of a single channel system using one 512MB PC2-4300 module. In addition, 256Mb DDR2 components will be used to construct 128MB and 512MB DDR2 modules to meet the price and performance requirements of a wide range of system configurations.

"I am pleased that Micron's DDR2-400 and DDR2-533 have passed Intel's component validation," said Pete MacWilliams, Senior Fellow Intel Corporation. "Micron's investment in new memory technology, and the capacity to build it, will be a key factor in maximizing the performance of Intel's platforms in 2004 and beyond."

"Micron is focused on meeting the needs of emerging system-level technology with leading-edge memory solutions and our 0.11 micron 256Mb DDR2 components will enable Micron to rapidly support high-volume solutions as the technology ramps in 2004," said Terry Lee, Executive Director of Advanced Technology and Strategic Marketing for Micron's Computing and Consumer Group. "The 256MB DDR2 DIMM module is the best memory solution for dual channel 512MB systems -- it is very cost effective and provides the optimum granularity. We are happy to be the first to introduce this product."

Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, Flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit its Web site at www.micron.com.



Contact:
Micron Technology, Inc.
Julie Nash, 208-368-4400
http://www.micron.com

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