Archive : 20 October 2014 год

SAN CARLOS, Calif. - Oct. 20, 2014 - Alliance Memory today announced it has partnered with Micron Semiconductor to supply and extend availability of support for three 512M synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) devices that Micron discontinued with Micron PCN #30995 (last time buy: Feb. 28, 2014; last time ship: Oct. 31, 2015).

Alliance Memory will be offering Micron's 32M x 16 MT48LC32M16A2P-75:C (commercial temperature), 32M x 16 MT48LC32M16A2P-75 IT:C (industrial temperature), and 64M x 8 MT48LC64M8A2P-75:C. In addition to the Micron part numbers Alliance Memory will also offer Alliance-marked 512M SDRAMs manufactured by Micron which will be 100% identical to the Micron parts.

Devices with the Alliance Memory part numbers are 100% equivalent to the corresponding Micron part number, and each device has been manufactured to the same wafer/assembly and test materials and process as the corresponding Micron part number, with only the top-side marking being different. Micron will manufacture these devices.

"We thank Micron Semiconductor for working proactively with Alliance Memory to ensure that there is no disruption in the supply chain for its customers as these devices reach their EOL," said David Bagby, president of Alliance Memory. "Micron realized that the market depended upon them heavily for this key device and has partnered with us to make sure their customers can still be supported without costly redesigns."

"Micron is excited to partner with Alliance Memory to provide extended support of 512Mb SDR. We are committed to our customers' success and to providing extended lifetimes on legacy products to meet and exceed our customers' needs. Our partnership with Alliance Memory on 512Mb SDR is the execution of this commitment," said Matthias Buchner, senior director of segment and product marketing for Micron's compute and networking business unit.

The MT48LC32M16A2P-75:C (AS4C32M16SM-7TCN), MT48LC32M16A2P-75 IT:C (AS4C32M16SM-7TIN), and MT48LC64M8A2P-75:C are optimized for medical, industrial, automotive, and telecom applications requiring high memory bandwidth, and they are particularly well-suited to high-performance PC applications. Offered in a 54-pin TSOP II package, the devices operate from a single +3.3 V (±0.3 V) power supply and are lead (Pb)- and halogen-free. 

PC100- and PC133-compliant, the devices provide programmable read or write burst lengths of 1, 2, 4, 8, or full page, with a burst termination option. An auto pre-charge function provides a self-timed row pre-charge initiated at the end of the burst sequence. Easy-to-use refresh functions include auto- or self-refresh, while a programmable mode register allows the system to choose the most suitable modes to maximize performance.

Samples and production quantities of the MT48LC32M16A2P-75 (AS4C32M16SM-7TCN), MT48LC32M16A2P-75 IT:C (AS4C32M16SM-7TIN), and MT48LC64M8A2P-75:C are available now, with lead times of six to eight weeks for large orders. 

Source: www.alliancememory.com

In just two days time, the Electronics Design Show will open its doors to some of the biggest names in design and engineering. Have you registered yet?

Taking place alongside the Engineering Design Show and the Embedded Design Show between 22 and 23 October, the Electronics Design Show is the only event of its kind catering for the needs of electronic design engineers in the UK. 

Visitors will be able to: 
•    Review the latest techniques and technology from more than 200 market leading suppliers 
•    Attend FREE practical technology workshops and get information to help with design projects 
•    Get inspired at our dedicated Innovation Zone 
•    Learn from industry giants at the dedicated New Electronics conference 
•    Network with other electronic design engineers and solve their design challenges 

Registration is FREE and only takes a couple of minutes. What are you waiting for? 

Author
Laura Hopperton

Source:  www.newelectronics.co.uk

Globalfoundries has signed a definitive agreement under which it will acquire IBM's semiconductor business. Under the terms of the deal, Globalfoundries will also become the exclusive provider to IBM of server processors at the 22, 14 and 10nm nodes for the next 10 years. 

"This acquisition solidifies Globalfoundries' leadership position in semiconductor technology development and manufacturing," said Dr. Sanjay Jha. "We can now offer our customers a broader range of differentiated leading edge 3D transistor and RF technologies and will also improve our design ecosystem to accelerate time to revenue for our customers. This acquisition further strengthens advanced manufacturing in the United States and builds on established relationships in New York and Vermont." 

IBM will continue a previously announced $3billion investment in semiconductor technology research to lead in the next generation of computing and Globalfoundries will have primary access to results. 

The deal gives Globalfoundries a huge range of IP, including thousands of patents. It will also benefit from acquiring IBM technologists. 

IBM, meanwhile, says the deal will allow it to focus on fundamental semiconductor research and the development of a range of future systems. 
The agreement calls for Globalfoundries to acquire and operate IBM's manufacturing operations and facilities in New York and Vermont, as well as its commercial microelectronics business.

Author
Graham Pitcher

Source:  www.newelectronics.co.uk