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News Release from: Cypress Semiconductor | Subject: CY7C0852
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 31 May 2001
High-performance 4Mbit dual-port memory
Cypress Semiconductor has delivered samples of the 4Mbit version of its popular FLEx36 true dual-port memory family.
Cypress Semiconductor has delivered samples of the 4Mbit version of its popular FLEx36 true dual-port memory family, taking the device from simulation to first silicon to fully-functional samples in less than one month This high-performance specialty memory targets high-end storage networks, high-speed wide-area networks (WANs) and wireless infrastructure applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Sound design techniques and flawless execution allowed us to sample 100 percent functional silicon to customers less than 25 days after completing the design", said Frances Courreges, business unit director for Cypress's specialty memories.
"Within seven days of receiving silicon, we were able to test the devices for complete functionality.
The 4Mbit dual port has passed every test to date, giving us first-pass yield that will result in shipments to customers".
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"This record cycle time has enabled us to exceed customer expectations", added Jim Dillon, multiport product manager.
"We anticipate sampling hundreds of devices to dozens of customers before the end of the quarter".
When used in conjunction with Cypress's OC-48 port SERDES, the Delta39K CPLD and the Cypress HOTLink family of backplane physical layer devices, the 4Mbit FLEx36 dual-port provides a complete system solution for customers building communications line cards.
Communications customers that are already familiar with or have used Cypress's 1Mbit FLEx36 dual-port, quad-data-rate (QDR), QuadPort switch, Beast FIFO, synchronous SRAM, CPLD, or clock solutions are ideal candidates who would benefit from the 4Mbit dual-port memory.
The CY7C0852 is configured as a 128K x 36, synchronous dual-ported memory and is also available in 256K x 18, 64K x 36 or 128K x 18 configurations.
The current offering includes 3.3V LVTTL I/O versions.
The CY7C0852 is capable of transferring 10.8Gbit/s at a speed of 150MHz, easing communications bottlenecks, enabling more efficient backplane management and increasing overall system performance.
The device will be manufactured using Cypress's RAM7 fast transistor, 0.15-micron CMOS process.
The CY7C0852V is part of a full portfolio of devices that Cypress will offer, including various densities up to 4Mbit and data widths up to 36bit wide, in both FBGA and TQFP packages.
Initial samples are available now, with volume production starting in the third quarter.
Pricing of the 4Mbit device will start at $95 in quantities of 10,000.
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