OKI Introduces 30/35 ns 4M Application-Specific DRAMs For High-Speed EDO Operations; Ultra-compact, new ASMs offer superior performance, speed, reduced pin count, easy design-in for PC graphics, notebook computers, HDD Fiber Channel, SCSI.

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1996--Oki Semiconductor today announced several new 4-Meg DRAM products specifically targeted for applications where space-efficient, high-speed asynchronous Extended Data Out (EDO) operation is required.

Designated as follows, the new application-specific memories (ASMs) offer high bandwidth, very low granularity, low-cost, space-efficient packaging, standard operating modes and synchronous performance at an asynchronous price. They are ideal for notebook PC graphics memory, cost-sensitive graphics cards for PCs, printer buffer memory and high-end disk drive controllers requiring a small amount of memory (512K bytes - 2 Megabytes). -0-

Part          Configuration   Power/Voltage   Speed

MSM5416258A   256K x 16 EDO        5V         30/35 ns
MSM5432126    128K x 32 EDO        5V         45/50/60 ns
MSM54V32126   128K x 32 EDO        3.3V       50/60 ns

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"Oki has staked out a leadership position with the fast (30/35 ns) version of its 256K x16 devices," stated Bob Fusco, ASM product manager. "Many competitors are focusing only on 8-Mbit synchronous solutions which require an architecture change and have a penalty on first access (60 ns). Oki's EDO allows users to stay with their current architecture while providing the industry's fastest initial access (down to 30 ns) which is critical for 3-D applications," he said.

"Oki is committed to applying leading-edge process technologies for high-performance, low-granularity EDO products at an attractive price point," he continued. The MSM5416258A, which comes in a standard SOJ package, is now in volume production.

The MSM5432126 128K x32 product "is exceptionally well-suited for hard disk drive controllers," Fusco said, "with its higher bandwidth of 200 MBytes/sec. @ 50 MHz, offering a greater than 50% savings in board space and power consumption."

"These are an ideal alternative to costly SRAMs," Fusco said. It is currently available in a 64-pin SSOP package in both 3.3V and 5V versions. Oki's new ASMs can provide a performance boost to many existing applications, as well as higher reliability, because of reduced component and pin count.

Oki Semiconductor, founded in 1977, manufactures a broad line of advanced ICs for use in computers, EDP, automotive, telecommunications and consumer products. A leader in CMOS memory, gate array and customer structured array ASIC products, the company's product lines also include speech synthesis, microcontrollers, and RF communications devices for wireless and fiber optic applications.

Oki is also at the forefront of packaging technology, offering sophisticated and advanced options to its customers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Oki has manufacturing facilities in Portland, Ore. All Oki manufacturing facilities are ISO 9002-certified. Oki Semiconductor is a division of OKI America Inc., a subsidiary of Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd. -0-

Note to Editors: Please direct inquiries to Oki Semiconductor, 785 N. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086-2909, ATTN: Lori Higa. For literature requests, call toll-free 800/OKI-6388 or visit Oki Semiconductor's Web site at http://www.okisemi.com.

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