Infineon Technologies has supplied DDR3 devices and modules to PC industry developers. DDR3 memory is clamied to be twice as fast as today's highest speed memory products. First computer systems equipped with DDR3 memory technology are expected to be available in late 2006.
"DDR3 is the technology of choice to satisfy future needs in mobility, digital home and digital enterprise applications. Being the first company in the world to supply DDR3 components underlines our position as a technology and product leader for innovative memory solutions," said Michael Buckermann, head of the Computing Business Unit at Infineon Technologies. "Building upon our experience in the design and production of ultra high-frequency communications products and working with the industry leaders, we will continue to expand upon this technological edge, and thus decisively influence the launch of the next generation of memory products," he added.
The Infineon DDR3 device processes data at transfer rate of 1067 Mbps equivalent to about 40 songs in MP3 quality a second. By running the Infineon devices on a DDR3 platform prototype, excellent signaling has been achieved and DDR3 functionality has been proven. The company claims DDR3 will become the next standard of high-speed, low-power memory components and modules used in server systems, desktops and notebook computers.
Starting from current DDR3 performance with bandwidths of 800 Mbps and 1067 Mbps, Infineon will focus its development activities to increase the data transfer rate up to 1600 Mbps. This will double the maximum data transfer rates of today's DDR2 memories and boost the performance of future computer systems and applications.
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