CYPRESS, IDT AND MICRON TEAM TO PROVIDE <br>NEW QDR SRAM ARCHITECTURE
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`CYPRESS, IDT AND MICRON TEAM TO PROVIDE
`NEW QDR SRAM ARCHITECTURE
`New SRAM Architecture Targets High-Bandwidth
`Applications Operating at Data Rates Above 200 MHz
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`SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26, 1999 -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY),
`IDT, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDTI) and Micron Technology Inc. (NYSE: MU) today
`announced that they have jointly defined and developed a new SRAM
`architecture for future high-performance communications applications. The new
`Quad Data Rate (QDR™) SRAMs target the next generation of switches and
`routers that operate at data rates above 200 MHz.
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`The three companies are working closely together to ensure that customers will
`have multiple sources for the new SRAMs by developing pin- and function-
`compatible products. Each partner is providing system expertise and product
`direction, giving customers the benefit of a wide range of market experience
`and innovative technology.
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`The development of the unique QDR SRAM architecture included extensive
`input from networking industry leaders. The devices are designed to greatly
`increase memory bandwidth compared to existing SRAM solutions in
`applications such as switches and routers, and will serve as the main memory
`for look-up tables, linked lists and controller buffer memory. A family of high-
`performance QDR SRAMs is defined to ensure customers have the security of
`consistent multiple supplier roadmaps.
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`"The popular Zero Bus Turnaround (ZBT™) and No Bus Latency (NoBl™)
`architectures are well suited for today's systems operating with data rates up to
`200 MHz," said Jess Huffman, SRAM industry analyst for Cahners In-Stat
`Group. "As explosive Internet growth continues, we will see increased demand
`for higher speed systems. Designers of these new systems will be eager for the
`performance boost offered by QDR SRAMs, and multiple sourcing by three
`established vendors will expedite its acceptance."
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`ZBT and NoBL products, with 3.3-volt or 2.5-volt standard LVTTL I/Os and a
`flexible data structure, meet the requirements of today's communications
`systems operating between 66 MHz and 200 MHz. Targeting emerging systems
`operating beyond 200 MHz data rates, the new QDR SRAMs will have two ports
`that independently run at double data rate (DDR), resulting in four data items
`per clock cycle. Depending upon the application, the new QDR SRAMs can
`more than double the SRAM bandwidth.
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`Each vendor will design and manufacture the devices in its own technology and
`fabrication facilities, and will deliver products according to its own internal
`development schedules. All expect to make specific product availability
`announcements during the next year. More information on the QDR SRAM
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`Patent Owner Monterey Research, LLC
`Exhibit 2020, 0001
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`CYPRESS, IDT AND MICRON TEAM TO PROVIDE <br>NEW QDR SRAM ARCHITECTURE
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`technology can be obtained at www.QDRSRAM.com.
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`About Cypress
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`Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, California,
`provides a broad range of integrated circuits for leading computer, networking,
`and telecommunications companies worldwide. Cypress's products include
`static RAM and specialty memories, programmable logic devices (PLDs), data
`communications products, timing devices, and USB microcontrollers. Its shares
`are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CY, and its web
`site is www.cypress.com.
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`About IDT
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`IDT enables a digitally connected world by providing semiconductor solutions to
`leading edge designers in communications and computing. IDT's broad product
`mix consists of communications memories, networking devices, RISC
`microprocessors, high-speed SRAMs and high-performance logic and clock
`management products. IDT stock is traded on the Nasdaq stock market under
`the symbol "IDTI." Additional information about IDT is easily accessible through
`the Web at www.idt.com and CD-ROM by calling 800/345-7015.
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`About Micron
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`Micron Technology, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture and market DRAMs,
`very fast SRAMs, Flash, other semiconductor components, memory modules,
`and personal computer systems. Micron's common stock is traded on the New
`York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol, MU, and its web site is
`http://www.micron.com.
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`"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
`1995: Statements herein that are not historical facts are "forward-looking
`statements" involving risks and uncertainties. Please refer to the companies'
`Securities and Exchange Commission filings for a discussion of such risks.
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`QDR SRAMs and Quad Data Rate comprise a new family of products
`developed by Cypress Semiconductor, IDT, and Micron Technology. ZBT and
`Zero Bus Turnaround are trademarks of Integrated Device Technology, Inc. and
`the architecture is supported by Micron Technology, Inc. and Motorola Inc.
`NoBL is a trademark of Cypress.
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`https://web.archive.org/web/20000818114318/http://www.cypress.com/press/releases/990726.html[2/11/2021 5:45:01 PM]
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`Patent Owner Monterey Research, LLC
`Exhibit 2020, 0002
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