SUNNYVALE, Calif. & MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) and GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced the
results from their collaboration on two separate memory
architecture-based silicon test chips. The first test chip demonstrates
solutions for mobile memory applications, such as smartphones and
tablets. The second test chip demonstrates solutions for compute main
memory applications, such as servers. Using GLOBALFOUNDRIES'
28-nanometer super low power (28nm-SLP) process, and demonstrating the
capabilities of one of the most power efficient and highest performance
analog/mixed-signal offerings for advanced system-on-chip (SoC)
developments, the results of the two test chips have surpassed power and
performance expectations.
"The partnership with GLOBALFOUNDRIES is vital to our ongoing commitment
to innovation that advances the leading edge of electronics
performance," said Sharon Holt, senior vice president and general
manager of the Semiconductor Business Group at Rambus. "GLOBALFOUNDRIES'
28nm-SLP process is ideal for achieving multi-gigahertz data rates at
unmatched power efficiencies."
"Our 28nm-SLP technology gives SoC designers a robust manufacturing
option for a new generation of feature-rich consumer and mobile devices,
and assures optimal power consumption that is critical for success in
these markets," said Mojy Chian, senior vice president of Design
Enablement at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. "We are pleased to be working closely
with Rambus to demonstrate the capabilities and design enablement
ecosystem available for the industry's most cost-effective and versatile
28SLP process."
Rambus' mobile and server memory architectures are designed to meet the
growing performance demands of future systems driven by applications
such as 3D gaming, HD video streaming, capture and encoding, while
providing unmatched power efficiency. With the rising popularity of
streaming video, smartphones, tablets, and other smart mobile devices,
there is a growing need for next-generation dynamic random access memory
(DRAM) technologies capable of delivering the bandwidth necessary to
power devices with the latest feature sets.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 28nm-SLP technology is designed specifically for the
next generation of smart mobile devices, enabling designs with faster
processing speeds, smaller feature sizes, lower standby power and longer
battery life. The technology is based on bulk silicon CMOS substrates
and utilizes the same "Gate First" approach to High-k Metal Gate (HKMG)
that has reached volume production in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 1 in Dresden,
Germany.
Over the past two years, Rambus and GLOBALFOUNDRIES have collaborated on
a number of 28nm-SLP test chips covering core Rambus memory
architectures for both mobile and server-based applications. The test
chips leverage the wide range of design enablement support and solutions
GLOBALFOUNDRIES offers, including process design kits (PDKs), extensive
implementation services, and its DRC+™ design-for-manufacturing
technology. Previously, Rambus has also used the GLOBALFOUNDRIES
assembly support team to provide wirebond and flipchip packaging options
on high-speed PHY designs.
More information on Rambus' design implementation using the
GLOBALFOUNDRIES 28nm-SLP process can be found in the companies' 28nm
collaboration white paper at: http://globalfoundries.com/eBooks/white%20papers/GF_Rambus_WhitePaper.aspx
About GLOBALFOUNDRIES
GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the world's first full-service semiconductor foundry
with a truly global footprint. Launched in March 2009, the company has
quickly achieved scale as one of the largest foundries in the world,
providing a unique combination of advanced technology and manufacturing
to more than 150 customers. With operations in Singapore, Germany and
the United States, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the only foundry that offers the
flexibility and security of manufacturing centers spanning three
continents. The company's three 300mm fabs and five 200mm fabs provide
the full range of process technologies from mainstream to the leading
edge. This global manufacturing footprint is supported by major
facilities for research, development and design enablement located near
hubs of semiconductor activity in the United States, Europe and Asia.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES is owned by the Advanced Technology Investment Company
(ATIC). For more information, visit http://www.globalfoundries.com.
About Rambus Inc.
Founded in 1990, Rambus is one of the world's premier technology
licensing companies. As a company of inventors, Rambus focuses on the
development of technologies that enrich the end-user experience of
electronic systems. Its breakthrough innovations and solutions help
industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus
licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of
leadership and industry-standard solutions. Rambus has offices in
California, North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and
Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Jason Gorss, 518-305-9022
jason.gorss@globalfoundries.com
or
Rambus
Carolyn
Robinson, 408-462-8717
crobinson@rambus.com
Source: Rambus Inc.
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