Crucial Technology Announces DDR2 Memory Availability; Micron's Next Generation Memory Technology Available to System Builders and End Users.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MERIDIAN, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2004 Crucial Technology(R), a division of Micron(R) and one of the world's largest direct memory upgrade providers, today announces immediate availability of PC2-3200 (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 2-400) and PC2-4300 (DDR2-533) synchronous DRAM Synchronous DRAM - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. ) modules on the Crucial Web site at www.crucial.com. DDR2 is the next evolution in DDR memory technology and features advancements in voltage, density, and design to achieve speeds beyond the bus speed limitation of current DDR. Aside from the advantages of higher speed capabilities, DDR2 features a lower operating voltage of only 1.8 volts. Lower voltage decreases power consumption which may increase battery life in portable devices. Unlike current DDR, DDR2 is packaged using only Ball Grid Array “BGA” redirects here. For other uses, see BGA (disambiguation). A ball grid array (BGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging used for integrated circuits. (BGA (Ball Grid Array) A popular surface mount chip package that uses a grid of solder balls as its connectors. Available in plastic and ceramic varieties, BGA is noted for its compact size, high lead count and low inductance, which allows lower voltages to be used. ), resulting in smaller packaging and better electrical performance. On-die termination gives DDR2 chips the ability to perform signal termination internally instead of on the motherboard. On-die termination helps systems run more efficiently, potentially lowering overall system cost. Through Crucial, system builders and end users now have access to Micron's leading-edge DDR2 memory technology for use in the next generation of high-performance, low-power desktops, laptops, and servers. Crucial now offers the following DDR2 modules: -- Crucial(R) 256MB PC2-3200 (DDR2-400), CAS Latency CAS is an abbreviation for column address strobe, or sometimes column address select, both referring to the column of the physical memory location in an array (comprised of columns and rows) of capacitors used in dynamic random access memory modules. 3, 1.8 volts, unbuffered DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module) A printed circuit board that holds memory chips and plugs into a DIMM socket on the motherboard. See memory module. DIMM - Dual In-Line Memory Module currently priced at $144.99 -- Crucial(R) 512MB PC2-3200 (DDR2-400), CAS Latency 3, 1.8 volts, registered DIMM currently priced at $344.99 -- Crucial(R) 256MB PC2-4300 (DDR2-533), CAS Latency 4, 1.8 volts, unbuffered DIMM, currently priced at $154.99 -- Crucial(R) 512MB PC2-4300 (DDR2-533), CAS Latency 4, 1.8 volts, unbuffered DIMM currently priced at $299.99 "DDR2 memory provides significant performance improvements over DDR. We're thrilled that Crucial can help leading-edge users take advantage of Micron's leadership position in design and production of high-quality DDR2 memory," said John Shumate, Crucial product marketing manager. "Our goal is for leading-edge solution providers and consumers to look to Crucial Technology as the premier source for high-performance DDR2, anytime they need it, anywhere in the world." Visit www.crucial.com/DDR2 for more information about Crucial DDR2 memory upgrades, including specification details, FAQs, and module images. Crucial Technology is a division of Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Micron Technology, Inc. Crucial provides high-quality memory upgrades, video cards, flash memory, and a host of products to enhance the entire computing experience on its Web site at http://www.crucial.com. Crucial offers over 110,000 upgrades for more than 20,000 desktops, notebooks, servers, routers, printers, and electronic devices. 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 New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange ) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit its Web site at www.micron.com. Micron, Crucial and Crucial Technology are registered trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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