Simtek Announces Contract Award from IBM For 1 Megabit Memory Devices for Use In New System X RAID Servers; Simtek's nvSRAMs Give RAID Systems Instantaneous Re-Start Capability In the Event of System Memory Loss or Power Interruption Conditions.COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Simtek Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board OTC Bulletin Board An electronic quotation listing of the bid and asked prices of OTC stocks that do not meet the requirements to be listed on the NASDAQ stock-listing system. : SRAM See static RAM. SRAM - static random-access memory ), the world's leading supplier of monolithic nonvolatile static random access memory Static random access memory (SRAM) is a type of semiconductor memory. The word "static" indicates that the memory retains its contents as long as power remains applied, unlike dynamic RAM (DRAM) that needs to be periodically refreshed (nevertheless, SRAM should not be confused with (nvSRAM) integrated circuits today announced that its 1 Megabit nvSRAM devices have been incorporated by IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : IBM) for use in the company's System X servers and that IBM has placed significant production orders for these devices. Unlike alternative technologies, Simtek's nvSRAMs, STK14CA8 and STK14C88-3, help system users leverage the full benefits of fast static RAMs, including enhanced performance and ease-of-use, coupled with the non-volatile features of FLASH memories. "There is no other product on the market exactly like it," said Steven Hayes, Simtek's Vice President of Sales. "Our nvSRAM components are capable of providing IBM systems clients' infinite usage, without the need for batteries and without the long-term durability problems associated with other non-volatile memory solutions." Traditional SRAMs and dynamic random access memory Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is a type of random access memory that stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit. Since real capacitors leak charge, the information eventually fades unless the capacitor charge is refreshed periodically. (DRAMs) lose their data when power is turned off or interrupted, but nvSRAMs maintain all necessary information for the RAID product's complete Array Management System and its associated configuration data and parity information so that it doesn't have to be re-created at re-start. Simtek's flagship 1-megabit and legacy 256-kilobit nvSRAM products are fast becoming one the industry's most popular memory products. They continue to be the number one choice of RAID system manufacturers, and based on marketing research, Simtek's nvSRAM devices are included in more than 70 percent of all mid-range and smaller RAID server systems. Because nvSRAMs operate at processor speeds, they enable RAID systems to maintain maximum performance as they constantly adjust their address vector tables while move data among the individual array members to optimize I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output balance, maximize I/O rates and assure redundancy. In addition, using the Simtek nvSRAM, can eliminate battery-backed 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. from RAID system solutions, creating small form factor motherboard solutions that consist primarily of the integrated RAID/disk controller and nvSRAM. About Simtek Corporation Simtek Corporation designs and markets high-speed, re-programmable, nonvolatile semiconductor memory products, for use in a variety of systems including RAID servers, high performance workstations, GPS navigational systems, robotics, copiers and printers, and networking and broadcast equipment. Information on Simtek products can be obtained from its web site: www.simtek.com; email: information@simtek.com. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city (after Denver) in the state of Colorado and the 48th most populous city in the United States.[4] The city is the county seat of El Paso County. . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements predicting Simtek's future growth. These forward-looking statements are inherently difficult to predict and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, projections of future performance including predictions of future profitability and expectations of the business environment in which Simtek operates. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to Simtek's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and subsequent Form 10-Q and Form 8-K filings. |
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