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
