Date: 16th July 2010

Rambus granted its 1,000th Patent

Semiconductor IP expert Rambus has reached the milestone of obtaining 1000 patents. These patents include inventions in areas such as high-performance memory and serial solutions, package layout, system design, and lighting and display technologies.

"Reaching the 1,000th patent mark in our 20th year showcases the results of our long-term commitment to innovation," said Harold Hughes, president and CEO of Rambus. "Our engineers and scientists have developed foundational technology that furthers our mission of continuously enriching consumers' experience of electronic systems."

Rambus products are used in digital electronics products including personal computers, video game consoles, HDTVs and smartphones. Rambus says that with the newly formed Lighting and Display Technology division they plan to expand their innovation efforts to include next-generation solutions for general lighting and display applications.

Rambus says that they have over 700 patent applications pending along with the already issued 1,000 patents. The issued patents include patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the patent offices of other nations.

For more information, visit http://www.rambus.com/us/technology/innovations/index.html