Viking 128 MB Rambus RIMMs Pass Validation Tests

Business Wire,  Sept 9, 1999  

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1999--

Viking Components, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing manufacturers of component technology, has received validation for its 128 MB Direct Rambus(TM) RIMM(TM) Module from the Rambus(R) Validation Program.

The Validation Tests ensure components and modules fully comply with all Rambus specifications to guarantee compatibility across suppliers.

"Viking is committed to bring to market this next-generation technology which will enable the DRAM industry's highest level of performance to date," said Shannon Biggs, executive vice president manufacturing and engineering, Viking Components. "We are working with Rambus' validation procedures to ensure full compliance with Rambus specifications and the production of only the highest quality modules."

"The addition of Viking to the list of validated component suppliers is key as PC OEMs prepare for and begin production of Rambus PCs," said Dave Mooring, vice president and general manager, Personal Computer Divison, Rambus Inc. "Viking's close attention to quality and their ability to ramp quickly will further assist in the efforts to meet the high demand for components for the Rambus launch."

Building on Intel's industry experience with PC100 SDRAM memory components, the Direct Rambus Validation Program verifies that components comply with standard specifications. Initially, Rambus will direct the verification process while enabling independent test houses to support the procedures. In the long term, it is expected that suppliers will be able to self-validate their components.

About Rambus

Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), based in Mountain View, Calif., develops and licenses high-speed chip-to-chip interface technology that enables semiconductor memory devices to keep pace with faster generations of processors and controllers. Providers of Rambus-based integrated circuits include the world's leading DRAM, ASIC and PC controller manufacturers. Currently, eight of the world's top 10 semiconductor companies license Rambus technology. More information on Rambus Inc. and its high-bandwidth interface technology is available at http://www.rambus.com.

About Viking Components

Viking Components Inc. is best known for its leadership position in the computer memory, flash and communication product marketplaces. Viking offers more than 2,500 products to leading OEM, VAR and retail businesses and markets its products through a broad network of worldwide distributors and reseller chains. Viking has ISO registered facilities in its Rancho Santa Margarita headquarters (ISO 9001) and its Dublin, Ireland facility (ISO 9002). For more information about Viking Components, call 800/338-2361, or visit the Viking Web site at www.vikingcomponents.com.

Note to Editors: Rambus is a registered trademark of Rambus Inc. Direct Rambus and RIMM are trademarks of Rambus Inc.

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