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Packaging of RDRAM’sPackaging of RDRAM’s

Belgacem Haba, Ph.D.Belgacem Haba, Ph.D.

Agendan Introduction

n Rambus Marketn Rambus Channel

n Configurationn RIMM Modules

n RDRAM CSP Packagingn Requirementsn Various Package solutionsn Ball-out and die shrinkn Thermaln Testing and Surface Mount

n Rambus Technology Roadmap

Agendan Introduction

n Rambus Marketn Rambus Channel

n Configurationn RIMM Modules

n RDRAM CSP Packagingn Requirementsn Various Package solutionsn Ball-out and die shrinkn Thermaln Testing and Surface Mount

n Rambus Technology Roadmap

Need for Performance Memory Interface

Need: Gigabytesper second bandwidth

Processor vs DRAM Frequency Gap

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Performance & System Bottlenecks

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MemoryMemoryI/FI/F

GraphicsGraphicsI/FI/F

Performance limitedby weakest

interconnect link

Overall Performancen Processor FSBn Memory I/F

Graphics Performancen Processor FSBn Memory I/Fn Graf I/F

Applications & I/O: Memory’s the Target

Games

SpeechRecognition

Multimedia

Virus/Utilities

Memory BW determinesSystem Performance &

Responsiveness

Graphics/CAD

2X increase

10-100X increase

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Background Apps Logos and Trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners

Rambus: World’s Fastest Bus Technology

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Rambus Market:Rambus Market:Computer, Consumer,Computer, Consumer,CommunicationsCommunications

Current Business: Market Leaders

nn ComputerComputern Inteln Compaqn Delln HPn IBMn Sun

nn ConsumerConsumern Sonyn Nintendon Panasonic

>30 Semiconductor Licensees - over 50 logic>30 Semiconductor Licensees - over 50 logicchips in developmentchips in development

nn CommunicationsCommunicationsn Arrowpoint, PMC-Sierra,

Switchcore, Vitessen OEM ASICs

Logos and Trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners

n >45 OEMs shipping PC Systems or Motherboardsn 2nd/3rd Tier companies coming on strongn System Prices Decreasing: $1299 for Dell Optiplex GX200 w/RDRAMn More Rambus-based Platforms to be announced

> 80 RDRAM Based PCs ShippingCompany 820 Based 840 Based

Dimension-XPS B 1GHz Special EditionDimension-XPS B SeriesOptiplex GX200 & GX300 Business PCs

Precision Workstation 220, 420 & 620

Deskpro AP240, AP250Deskpro EN Series

SP 750AP 550

E4400 Series Managed PC E5400 Series Technical Workstation

Aptiva S 1GZPC300PLIntellistation E Pro

Intellistation Z ProIntellistation M Pro

Pavilion 1GVectra VL600

Kayak XU800Kayak XM600ClientPro DX5000

AcerPower 8600

Celsius 440 & 640Primergy B100 & B200Scenic xSi, xB, xL Series

Celsius 650

Logos and Trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners

Server: Compaq Alpha EV7/EV8

n Next-Generation Alpha Processorsn Direct Rambus interface integrated on CPUn 2002 production

n Current Products span single-processorto 32-way Servers

n Rambus enables a direct, low latency connectionfrom memory to Alphan High performance (BW/pin)n Reduced pin countn Native 1.8V interface eases integration into advanced

silicon processes

“RDRAM is the only DRAM product that meets Alpha's requirementsfor high bandwidth per pin, low latency and high storage capacitywith a low-voltage interface facilitating direct incorporation onto theprocessor.” - Peter Bannon, EV7 System Architect, Compaq

Logos and Trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners

Network Communication Trends

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Gigabit E-net

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CommunicationsPartners

ASICPartners

Low Cost, High Performance Solution Needed: Rambusn RDRAM Memoryn C2C Interconnect

n Line Bandwidths & Network ServicesIncreasing

n Intelligence moving to Linecard

Logos and Trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners

n 2 ch 800MHz RDRAM = 3.2GB/sn ~140 pins on CPU

Sony PS2: 3.2 GB/s out of 32 MB

Rambus:2 RDRAMs

CPUCPU

n 128b DDR200 bus = 3.2GB/sn ~300 pins on CPU

DDR SDRAM too expensiveDDR SDRAM too expensive

Alternative:8 x16 DDR SDRAMs or 4 x32 SGRAMS

Logos and Trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners

Consumer: Sony PS2 = Simplicityn Integrated Memory

Controller

n Ultra-small formfactor

n Low componentcount

n EE + RDRAM =2.3in2

nn Granularity & LowGranularity & LowPincount =Pincount =Low System CostLow System Cost

• Launched in Japan 3.4.00• 3Mu shipped thru August 2000

GraphicsSynthesizer

EmotionEngine (EE)

2 x 128MbRDRAM

Logos and Trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners

HD-DTVsPanasonicMitsubishi

SanyoSony

Set Top BoxesPanasonicMitsubishi

HitachiPioneer

LCD MonitorsEizo

RDRAM in Consumer Applications

GranularityGranularity

DIMM1DIMM1 DIMM2DIMM2 DIMM3DIMM3

MemoryController

DIMM0DIMM0

DataDataDataData

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SDRAM & DDR SDRAMSDRAM & DDR SDRAM RDRAMRDRAM

Memory System Topology

n High pin countn 66 to 266 MHz

n Low pin countn 600 to 1066 MHz

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Rambus ChannelRambus Channel

Components of Rambus Subsystem

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ControllerController

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1-2 RIMM Modules

DRCG(clock)

RIMM ConnectorRIMM Connector RIMM ConnectorRIMM Connector

Term

Continuity RIMM Module(s)

1. RDRAM Component 2. RIMM Module 3. Continuity RIMM Module 4. RIMM Connector 5. DRCG

RAC

System Memory Topology

MemoryController

Connector

Channel

Termination

n Standard PC Memory Form-Factorn Low-cost, DIMM-like infrastructuren Implementable on standard AT, ATX, micro form-factors

with 4-6 layer motherboard PCBs

Direct Rambus Technology is aSystem Solution

RIMM Connector

DRCG

Direct RDRAM

BusDataBusData BusClkBusClkBusDataBusData

Rambus Memory Controller (RMCD)Rambus Memory Controller (RMCD)

Direct Rambus ASIC Cell (RAC)Direct Rambus ASIC Cell (RAC) ÷4

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ControlControlDirect RAC and RMC

RIMM Module

Thermal InterfaceMaterial (2)

Stamped AluminumHeatspreader (2)

PCB with CSP

RIMM Assembly

EyeletFasteners (4)

RIMM PCB Design

n Critical Component of RIMM Modulen Basis of Rambus Channel transmission linen RDRAM & PCB determines electrical characteristicsn RDRAM electrical parameters carefully controlled

n RIMM Module PCB:n Standard FR-4 Technologyn 6-8 Layer Metal Stack-upn 28Ω Controlled Impedance

CSP Land Pads Bypass Capacitor Pads SPD Pads

PCB Stack-up

5 mil

5 mil (core)

5 mil (core)

5 mil

1.5 oz (finish)

1.5 oz (finish)

1.0 oz

1.0 oz

7 mil

Gnd

Gnd

7 mil

5 mil (core)Gnd

Gnd

50 mils (± 4 mils)

1.0 oz

1.0 oz

1.0 oz

1.0 oz

Vdd

Vref/Vcmos

Signal

Signal

n High-Speed RSL:n Routed in Inner strip-line

layersn 28Ω +/- 10% (unloaded

sections)n Shields signals to EMIn Limits signals to inner layer,

eases process control

n CMOS/Vref layersn Routed in Top µstrip layern 28Ω +/- 15%

RIMM Module Connector

nn HousingHousingn Same body size as DIMMn 168 or 184 pins

nn ContactContactn Electrical specs similar to DIMM connectors:

0.75- 2.0 nH, 0.6-0.85 pFn 1:1 Signal/ground ratio, 1mm pitch

nn Shock and VibrationShock and Vibrationn Latch and hold down mechanisms

nn InsertionsInsertionsn 25 max insertion/withdrawal cycles without plating erosion

Connector SpacingConnector SpacingMin = 0.375” (mfg)Min = 0.375” (mfg)Nom = 0.400” (n.c.)Nom = 0.400” (n.c.)

Impact on Signal Integrity

n Connector is part of the Channel transmission line

n Combination of Connector and PCB Electricalspecifications create a uniform 28 Ohm interface

Motherboard Connector RIMM Connector Motherboard

28 ohm 28 ohm 28 ohm 28 ohm 28 ohm

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SO-RIMM Modules

n Low Profile Applicationsn Mobile PCsn Handheldsn Networking/Communications

n Termination on motherboard

n 1-8 RDRAMs per SO-RIMM

n 1-3 SO-RIMMs per system

n Same thermal andmechanical envelope as SO-DIMM

Rambus: Broad Range of Configurations

n Short Channeln Solder down RDRAMs to syst PCBn Consumer platformsn Space Constrained applications

(Comms/Networking)

n Long Channeln RIMM modules or SO-RIMM modulen > 1 connector

Agendan Introduction

n Rambus Marketn Rambus Channel

n Configurationn RIMM Modules

n RDRAM CSP Packagingn Requirementsn Various Package solutionsn Ball-out and die shrinkn Thermaln Testing and Surface Mount

n Rambus Technology Roadmap

RDRAM CSP Requirements

n Good electrical performancen High reliabilityn compliance for large dien double sided assemblyn robustness to mechanical shock

n Good heat transfern bare die preferred

n Ease of Assemblyn Competitive cost

Rambus DRAM

n RDRAMn Range of densities, x16 or x18 data bus

n 128/144b RDRAMs available now, 256/288Mb samplingn 800MHz, 700MHz (711MHz), 600MHz speed bins

n CSP (Chip Scale Package)n Electricals enable 800MHz operation

n Short stubs, low inductance, low capacitancen Min ball pitch is 0.8mmx1.0mm, 0.8mmx0.8mmn Signal I/Os placement minimizes PCB layer count

n Designed for low cost in volume

RDRAM Production CSP Packages

uBGA (Hyundai,Infineon, NEC,

Samsung)

MCSP

D2BGA (NEC)

Wire-Bond CSP (Toshiba)

Die

Package Electricals

L < 4 nH∆L < 1.8 nHC < 0.3 pF∆C < 0.06 pF

Silicon Die

PCB

Silicon Die

Transmission line Stub

High Volume: Center Bonded µBGA®

High Volume: Wire-Bonded mBGA

Sampling: Rigid Substrate

Bondedwire

Chip

AdhesiveAdhesive

n Good for cost reductionn TAB tape easier to manufacture

Silicon Die

Silicon Die

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n Option 1: 16*6 electrical ball-out configuration

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n Option 2: 9*8 electrical ball-out configuration

1 mm

0.8 mm

Electrical Requirements for DRAM (form Tessera)

JEDEC JC-42 defines Fine Pitch BGA, such as µBGA and mBGA, as standard package for DDR-II.For JC-42 information, [email protected].

Note:• Intel PC SDRAM Spec, Rev 1.7, Nov. 99 (http://developer.intel.com/technology/memory/pc133sdram/spec/sdram133.htm)• Micron DDR SDRAM data sheet, Rev. 3/00, 2000 (http://www.micronsemi.com/datasheets/ddrsdram.htm)• Rambus Direct RDRAM data sheet, April 2000 (http://www.rambus.com/developer/support rdram.html• This value is a combination of the device I/O circuitry and package capacitance.• Based on real design and customer requirements, DDR-II package specs were estimated.

< 4 nH< 4 nH< 5 nH< 10 nH< 10 nH< 10 nHEstimated Package Inductance

< 0.3 pF< 0.3 pF< 0.6 pF0.8 ~ 1.2 pF0.8 ~ 1.2 pF0.8 ~1.2 pFEstimated Package Capacitance

< 1.8 nH< 1.8 nH< 2.0 nHN/AN/AN/ADelta Input Inductance

< 4.0 nH< 4.0 nHN/A10 nH10 nHInput Inductance

< 0.06 pF< 0.06 pF< 0.25 pFN/AN/ADelta Input Capacitance: Clock

< 0.06 pF< 0.06 pF< 0.50 pFN/AN/ADelta Input Cap.: Command / Address

< 0.06 pF< 0.06 pF< 0.50 pFN/AN/ADelta Input/Output Capacitance: Data

2.0 ~ 2.4 pF2.0 ~ 2.6 pF2.0 ~ 3.0 pF2.5 ~ 3.5 pF2.5 ~4.0 pFInput Capacitance: Clock d

2.0 ~ 2.4 pF2.0 ~ 2.6 pF2.0 ~ 3.0 pF2.5 ~ 3.8 pF2.5 ~5.0 pFInput Cap. : Command and Address d

2.0 ~ 2.4 pF2.0 ~ 2.6 pF

UnderDiscussion

4.0 ~ 5.0 pF4.0 ~ 6.5 pF4.0 ~6.5 pFInput/Output Capacitance: Data d

CSPCSPCSPTSOPTSOPTSOPPackage

800 MHz600 MHz400 MHz200 MHz133 MHz100 MHzData Rate

400 MHz300 MHz200 MHz100 MHz133 MHz100 MHzSystem Clock

DRD-800

RDRAM cDRD-600

RDRAM cDDR-II

SDRAM

DDR-200

SDRAM bPC-133

SDRAM aPC-100

SDRAM aParameter

TSOP Lead Frame and Die Shrink (from Tessera)

Lmax, corner lead =Lmin, center lead =

∆L =

Cmax, corner lead =Cmin, cneter lead =

∆C =

7.6 nH4.8 nH2.8 nH

1.20 pF0.85 pF0.35 pF

8.9 nH4.8 nH4.1 nH

1.44 pF0.85 pF0.59 pF

10.2 nH4.9 nH5.3 nH

1.68 pF0.84 pF0.84 pF

Fixed lead pitch, 0.5 mm, requires excessive fan-out for inner lead design. L and C are toohigh for DDR-II. With die shrink problem becomes worse.

Original Die Shrink Die Excessive Shrink Die

RDRAM Die Shrink (from Tessera)

Electrical Lower Limit, 4.48 mm

Electrical Upper Limit, 23.35 mm

DQA74.84 mm

DQA85.03 mm

L < 4 nH∆L < 1.8 nHC < 0.3 pF ∆C < 0.06 pF

6 x 16 ball matrix with 0.8 mm pitch µBGA can be used to package from 23.35 mm to 4.48 mmDirect RDRAM die.

DRAM Evolution (from Tessera)

Fast Page

EDO

66 MHz SDRAM

100 MHz SDRAM (PC100)

133 MHz SDRAM (PC133)

DDR SDRAM (200 MHz)

DDR II SDRAM (400 MHz)

800 MHz DRDRAM

700 MHz DRDRAM

600 MHz DRDRAM

500 MHz RDRAM

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Conventional PKG

CSP or Equivalent

DRAM with higher than 400 MHz data rate requires CSP or electrically CSP equivalentpackage. Early RDRAM used 32-SHP because it has extremely low lead inductance.

32-SHP

TSOP

SOJ

TSOP

ThermalThermal

Peak Module Power

1) PC100 Specification2) Direct RDRAM 72MD-40-800 62/72 Mb Data Sheet DL-0035-00.9

900

mW

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mW

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250

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1165

mW

625

mW

625

mW

250

mW

250

mW

DIMM Module Power1

8.1 W

RIMM Module Power2

4.0 W

800 MB/s

1600 MB/s

Twice the Bandwidth at Half the Power!

4 Power Saving ModesPower Legend:1165mW = ACTR + I/O625mW = ATTN + Core250mW = STBY

Assuming 4Assuming 4outstandingoutstanding

memorymemoryrequestsrequests

RDRAM: Lowest Average Power

TestingTesting

RDRAM Package Testing

nSockets are available thatnMinimize parasitic inductancenMake good contactnAvoid marking solder ballnSupport many insertionsnAdapt to multiple CSP sizes

nAt-Speed testingnMinimum InductancenShort test times, very high number of insertions

nBurn-in testingnReliability required over thermal cycles

Solder Ball Interface: Many options

n Pinch or Tweezer contactsn Grip top or side of ball to minimize damage at solder

pointn Break oxide on ball, make good contactn Longer contact length to reach top of ball

n Elastomer Contactsn Very short contact, low inductancen Bottom of solder ball contacts elastomern Long life, but elastomer may become contaminated

over time resulting in slow test degradation

nSpring or Pogo-Pin Contactsn Very long life. Failing pins are apparentn Contact bottom of solder balln Inductance depends on length of contact

Physical Flexibility

nSockets support range of packagesnRDRAM size varies from vendor to vendor

nModule Designsn Inserts allow for same outer socketnTesting board can support multiple vendors and

RDRAM sizes

Johnstech SocketLiberty Research Socket

Available Sockets

nClamshell and Open top

nSingle and Multi-site

Liberty Research Multi-Site Burn-in Socket

Liberty Research Burn-in Socket 3M MicroTouchTM Socket

Surface MountSurface Mount

RIMM Module Assembly

n CSP Surface Mount Technology Uses Standard SMT process.

n Precision Pick-and-PlaceHandler

n CSP loading capabilityn 1mil precision placement

n Convection Reflow Ovenn Flow Uniformity

Critical to yield

Photo courtesy of Tessera.

Photo courtesy of Fuji

Assembly Yield

n Assembly yields are typically >>99%

n Temperature reflow profile is the criticalparameter

n Flux application and solder stencil are key toprevent bridging and shorts

ReliabilityReliability

CSP Reliability

n To evaluate the reliability of the CSP package asmounted on RIMM module with heat spreader

n Consortium of many assemblers, suppliers andRambus

n 128Mb reliability used uBGA (finished ‘99)256Mb reliability uses various CSP’s (on going)

n Daisy chain device and daisy chain modules areused

n Reliability test criteria established jointly by Inteland Rambus

Test Condition Number of dies

1 Temperature Cycle 1 Per EIA 364, TP32B: 1000 Cycles (0 C/+100C), 15 minutedwell at each temp including ramp time, temp recovery time <5minutes

48

2 Temperature Cycle 2 Per EIA 364, TP32B: 1000 cycles (-40 C/+85 C), 15 minutedwell at each temp including ramp time, temp recovery timeshould be < 5minutes

48

3 Cyclic Humidity Per EIA 364, TP31 A, Condition III (Omit steps 7A and 7B):25C to 65C @ 90-95% relative humidity(non condensing); 240hours (10 cycles)

48

4 High Temperature Storage Per EIA 364, TP17A, Method A: 1000 hours at 100C 48

5 Mechanical Shock Per EIA 364, TP27B, Condition G: 100 g’s, saw tooth wave, 6ms, three shocks/direction/axis (18 shocks)

48

6 Random Vibration Per EIA 364, TP48D, Condition 5B: 50-2000 Hz, 7.3 g RMS,45 minutes/axis, test in each of 3 axes

48

7 Twist Test Clamp on one end of module and twist the other end withtorque of 1.236 N-m or 10 degrees (whichever comes first),clockwise and counter clockwise. Twist and hold for 5 minutes,repeat in other direction. Repeat cycle 5 times each direction

48

8 Drop Test Drop module on all six surfaces and all four corners from aheight of 30-34 inches onto a non-cushioning vinyl-tile surface(10 drops total per module)

48

9 3 Point bending With module supported at both ends, a cyclic load of 14.5 lbsor 0.25 inch deflection (rate of 1 inch per minute displacement)must be sustained for duration of 2 minutes. Cycle period is 3minutes. Repeat cycle 5 times. Repeat test with modulerotated 180 degrees. Point load actuator should be 0.25 inchdiameter.

48

10 Compression / Pinch Apply a constant 23 psi (1 inch/minute displacement) load byforce displacement (Instron like machine) for duration of 20seconds, period of 1 minute. Repeat for 10 cycles

48

Reliability Conditions for Assembled Module

Wafer LevelWafer Level

CSP trend: Wafer Level for RDRAM

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Ultra CSP

Super CSP

MOST CSP

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RDRAM Natural Fit for WLP

n Die size is getting larger 64/72M 128/144M 256/288M 512/576M

n Ball-out frozen

n Accommodates die shrink

n Suitable for high volume manufacturing

n Lowers cost

8" wafer level with 110 mm2 die (250DPW)

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Package Cost versus WLP Cost

Desired WLP cost for 200 DPW

cost of 8" wafer at 90% yield

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Source: Dataquest 11/99

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 CAGR 1998-2002

Chipscale 356 1020 2300 4500 6500 78.80%Plastic BGA 2664 3400 4321 5900 7600 23.30%Ceramic BGA 194 278 378 444 504 21.00%Bare chip 3042 3700 4180 4400 5000 10.40%SO 34516 35989 38300 42000 46000 5.90%QFP 14187 13429 12989 12119 11654 -3.90%Ceramic PGA 134 109 101 94 89 -7.90%Ceramic DIP 137 120 100 95 86 -8.90%Plastic PGA 98 81 70 62 50 -12.60%Plastic chip carrier 641 566 489 320 280 -15.30%Ceramic chip carrier 18 12 9 7 4 -26%Plastic DIP 1959 1222 900 544 418 -26.60%Other 1983 2560 2900 3090 3300 10.70%

Total IC units 599292 62486 67037 73575 81485 6.30%

Worldwide IC Package Production, Millions of Units

CSP Market: Growing Fast

RDRAM Cost Components

RDRAM Cost Premium: 5% in 2002

Agendan Introduction

n Rambus Marketn Rambus Channel

n Configurationn RIMM Modules

n RDRAM CSP Packagingn Requirementsn Various Package solutionsn Ball-out and die shrinkn Thermaln Testing and Surface Mount

n Rambus Technology Roadmap

Rambus Signaling Solutions

SerDes

QRSL

RSL

Links

Buses

Continuing Signaling Leadership: QRSL

RSL @ 800MHz QRSL @ 1.6Gbps

QRSL: 12 times Bandwidth of PC133

Bus Width

Bits / Clock

Clock (MHz)

64

128

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200 300 400 500

1.0 GB/s

Bits / Clock

Clock (MHz)

64

128

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200 300 400 500

2.1 GB/s

Bus Width

Bits / Clock

Clock (MHz)

64

128

2

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400 500

6.4 GB/s

Bus Width

Bits / Clock

Clock (MHz)

64

128

4

400 500

12.8 GB/s

Bus Width

PC133SDRAM

DDR266SDRAM

800MHzRDRAM

QRSL