MICRON TECH INTROS NEW BAT-RAM FAMILY OF LOW-POWER SDRAMS.

Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE:MU), has introduced the first devices in its new BAT-RAM family of low-power synchronous DRAMs (SDRAMs). Micron's new BAT-RAMs are designed to consume less power than standard SDRAMs, and extend the battery life in many mobile and wireless applications. Micron is currently sampling 2.5 and 3.3 Volt 2 Meg x 32 64Mb BAT-RAM devices and will introduce next generation devices later this year.

Micron's new BAT-RAM family cost-effectively provides the densities, organizations, and speeds critical for the battery-powered world. "BAT-RAM provides all of the advantages of the DRAM commodity model -- wider availability, lower cost, faster design improvements, and multiple densities in a smaller standard package -- and is designed to consume less power," said Phil Martin, Micron's DRAM Market Development Manager. "Because BAT-RAM is specifically designed for mobile and wireless applications, it will consistently provide the smaller form factor, low-power specs, and features these products need."

Micron's BAT-RAM devices include a new feature, temperature compensated self refresh (TCSR). When enabled and programmed by the system, this feature allows the part to adjust refresh rate and power consumption based on temperature. At normal room temperatures, this feature allows the devices to consume even less power.

JEDEC is currently defining standards for low-power DRAMs. "Open industry standards are key to the successful adoption of emerging technology. Micron has taken a leadership role in JEDEC, working closely with other key suppliers to insure the continued successful development of industry standards," said Desi Rhoden, JEDEC Board Chairman. "We are in the process of developing industry standards for low-power DRAMs, and we anticipate these will be adopted by the industry."

"Micron strongly supports JEDEC standards," said Gary Welch, DRAM Product Marketing Manager. "We are working closely with JEDEC and BAT-RAM SDRAM devices will follow any standards set."

Samples of 2.5V 2 Meg x 32 BAT-RAM SDRAM devices (MT48V2M32LFFC) and 3.3V 2 Meg x 32 BAT-RAM SDRAM devices (MT48LC2M32LFFC) are available now. For more detailed information on component specifications, datasheets may be obtained from Micron's Web site, www.micron.com. For more information or to order samples, contact Micron's Marketing Department at 208/368-3900.

JEDEC is the world's leading semiconductor standards setting body. JEDEC is a sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Since 1958, JEDEC has been the leading developer of standards for the solid state industry.

JEDEC members create standards through nearly 50 Committees that report to the JEDEC Board of Directors. Some 300 member companies, through their 1800 representatives, actively participate on these Committees, developing standards to meet the needs of every segment of the industry and its customers.