Inphi samples JEDEC-compatible memory buffer to support more memory modules

High-speed analog semiconductor company, Inphi has announced that it is sampling the JEDEC-compatible memory buffer designed to create a standards-based memory modules LRDIMMs, or load-reduced, dual-inline memory modules, which are capable of delivering upward of four times the memory capacity and double the bandwidth, while reducing the overall power consumption.

Inphi's JEDEC-compatible memory buffer enables data center servers to take advantage of multicore and virtualization technologies by isolating the CPU from the memory components and then buffering the memory, I/O, control and data signals.

LRDIMMs replace the register with an isolated memory buffer and reduces the load. The LRDIMMs scale high capacities and frequencies using mainstream DRAM technology, servers can support more high-speed CPUs without adding more memory modules, and with lower power consumption.
"The combination of multi-core technology and virtualization improves server utilization and efficiency, but places tremendous demands on memory capacity," noted Nathan Brookwood, research fellow at Insight 64. "This newly established standard defines a new memory scheme that will take full advantage of multi-core and virtualization technologies, while improving memory scaling and total cost of ownership."

"Recognizing the importance of developing memory standards to ensure interoperability and market growth, Inphi has always been an active participant in the JEDEC standards body," said Paul Washkewicz, vice president, Server and Storage Products. "We are pleased to be leading the way in supporting this new industry standard with the introduction of our JEDEC-compliant memory buffer -- our second generation isolation memory buffer."

Price: Initial engineering samples are $25.00
Availability: Available now for qualified customers, fully qualified parts are expected to begin shipping in Q2 of 2010

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