Agreement covers Rambus RRAM, memory, and serial link interface
technologies and provides a platform for future collaboration
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), the innovative technology solutions company
that brings invention to market, today announced it has signed an
agreement with Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) that expands the
relationship between the companies. The agreement extends Freescale's
access to Rambus' innovations for memory controllers and serial links.
Additionally, the expanded agreement provides Freescale with the ability
to collaborate on Rambus' resistive memory technology for embedded
applications (eRRAM).
"We are pleased to expand our agreement with Freescale Semiconductor, a
leader in embedded processing solutions," said Kevin Donnelly, senior
vice president and general manager of the Memory and Interface Division
at Rambus. "This agreement and our collaboration with Freescale
exemplify our ability to provide additional value to Freescale with our
eRRAM technology, and we look forward to our broadening relationship
with the Freescale team."
"Rambus' resistive memory eRRAM technology promises to be a compelling
solution for non-volatile memory in the embedded processing market, and
we look forward to working with Rambus to jointly explore this
technology," said David Kramer, director, Freescale Discovery Labs,
Freescale Semiconductor.
The expanded agreement extends the terms of the existing license
agreement until 2018. Other terms of the agreement are confidential.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is the innovative technology solutions company that brings
invention to market. Unleashing the intellectual power of our
world-class engineers and scientists in a collaborative and synergistic
way, Rambus invents, licenses and develops solutions that challenge and
enable our customers to create the future. While best known for creating
unsurpassed semiconductor memory architectures, Rambus is also
developing world-changing products and services in security, advanced
LED lighting and displays, and immersive mobile media. Additional
information is available at rambus.com.
About Freescale
Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) is a global leader in embedded
processing solutions, providing industry-leading products that are
advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets.
From microprocessors and microcontrollers to sensors, analog
integrated circuits and connectivity, our technologies are the
foundation for the innovations that make our world greener, safer,
healthier and more connected. Some of our key applications and
end-markets include automotive safety, hybrid and all-electric vehicles,
next-generation wireless infrastructure, smart energy management,
portable medical devices, consumer appliances and smart mobile devices.
The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and
development, manufacturing and sales operations around the world. freescale.com.
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Source: Rambus Inc.
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