AMD Orders Additional High Performance Schlumberger Test System; ITS 9000ZX To Engineer Next Generation HyperTransport Digital Bus Interface Devices.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2002 Schlumberger Semiconductor Solutions, a business unit of Schlumberger Limited (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SLB SLB Solomon Islands (ISO Country code) SLB Schlumberger Ltd. (oil field services firm) SLB Server Load Balancing SLB Sport Lisboa e Benfica (soccer) ), today announced that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. ) has purchased an additional high speed ITS(R) 9000ZX digital test system that will be used to test the HyperTransport(TM)/IO Link data bus technology. AMD is using the advanced test system to help speed development of its next generation "Hammer" family of processors that employ HyperTransport technology. "The ITS 9000ZX has the capabilities we need to characterize next generation "Hammer" family of processors," stated Lee Rusk, senior manager, California Microprocessor Division, AMD. "We worked closely with Schlumberger to define the test requirements for HyperTransport technology-enabled devices. They delivered the ITS 9000ZX systems when we needed them." "AMD is developing exciting new products that push technology's edge and take advantage of the digital performance of the ITS 9000ZX," stated Steve Lomaro, marketing director, Processors and Chipsets, Schlumberger Semiconductor Solutions. "AMD has expressed confidence in Schlumberger by taking delivery of multiple systems. We are delighted to provide AMD a test solution for their leading-edge HyperTransport technology-enabled devices." The ITS 9000ZX The ITS 9000ZX, the fifth generation of the industry's highest performance testers, provides a 1.6Gbps data rate, true differential pin electronics, an integrated source synchronous timing solution and configuration flexibility. Designed to provide the most comprehensive and flexible test solution for next generation digital bus interfaces -- HyperTransport, InfiniBand(TM), RapidIO(TM), DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory and high-speed datacom -- the ITS 9000ZX offers unsurpassed accuracy and flexibility. About HyperTransport Technology HyperTransport interconnect technology is a new high-speed, high-performance, point-to-point link for integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. , developed to enable the chips inside of high-performance compute devices, networking and communications devices Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. to communicate with each other faster than with existing technologies. HyperTransport technology's bandwidth of 12.8GB/sec represents up to a 48-fold increase in data throughput, compared with existing system interconnects that typically provide bandwidth up to 266MB/sec. HyperTransport is designed to complement externally visible bus standards like the Peripheral Component Interconnect See PCI. (hardware) Peripheral Component Interconnect - (PCI) A standard for connecting peripherals to a personal computer, designed by Intel and released around Autumn 1993. PCI is supported by most major manufacturers including Apple Computer. (PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). ), as well as emerging technologies like InfiniBand and 10GB Ethernet. About Schlumberger Semiconductor Solutions Schlumberger Semiconductor Solutions is a leading supplier of comprehensive systems and services for testing semiconductor devices. Additional information is available at http://www.slb.com/semiconductors. ITS is a registered trademark of Schlumberger. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. Infiniband and RapidIO are marks of their respective owners. |
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