SONY ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST 16-Mbit SRAM
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 30, 1998 -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced CXK77V80160TM-9, the
industry's first 16-Mbit SRAM. The highest density SRAM currently marketed, Sony's latest high-speed
synchronous SRAM is organized as 2,097,152-words-by-8-bits. It will enable reduced component count in
designs for supercomputer applications and networking applications, such as routers and switches where
a large bandwidth, high-throughput buffer is demanded.
"Sony's rich history in the semiconductor industry is filled with exciting technology breakthroughs
and industry firsts," said Hiroshi Hojo, product manager, memory marketing, Sony's Semiconductor
Solutions Division. "The CXK77V80160TM-9 contributes to this legacy, providing designers with the
first 16-Mbit SRAM and the industry's highest density SRAM." With speeds of up to 9ns (111MHz), the
CXK77V80160TM-9 provides fast cycle times. Five nanosecond clock-to-data valid is also featured for
high-speed requirements. This high performance is attained without adding unusual power requirements.
The CXK77V80160TM-9 offers low power consumption and relies on a standard 3.3V supply. It is LVTTL- and
LVCMOS-compatible and provides byte select capabilities, asynchronous /OE and separate I/O.
Sony's CXK77V80160TM-9 is offered as a 78-pin TSOP II. Samples are available now and production quantities
will begin shipping in the fourth quarter 1998. In production volumes, pricing will range between $200
and $250 (US).
Based in San Jose, Calif., Sony's Semiconductor Solutions Division is a part of the Component Company of
Sony Electronics Inc. The division is a leading supplier and technology leader in the development of
semiconductor solutions for emerging and cutting-edge high performance markets in multimedia,
communications and ultra high speed SRAM memory. Currently it offers a diverse array of innovative products
ranging from memory to multimedia, communications, networking and wireless ICs.
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