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Kingston Launches New DDR2 Memory Modules
Next-generation DDR2 Memory Technology Offers Faster Speeds, Greater Bandwidths, Lower Power Consumption and Enhanced Thermal Performance

[17 March 2004] Kingston Technology, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of DDR2 memory modules and will be showing the first modules at CEBIT, the world's largest computer show in Hannover this week. Kingston Technology offers 400- and 533- MHz DDR2 Registered DIMMs, Unbuffered DIMMs and SODIMMs, in capacities up to 1 GB, to support the next-generation computer platforms launching in 2004.

"DDR memory technology has matured and reached its limits, and DDR2 is the new technology that has been chosen by the industry to replace it. DDR2 memory features faster speeds of up to 667 MHz, higher data bandwidths, lower power consumption by about 50 percent, and enhanced thermal performance versus DDR," said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston Technology. "It's a memory innovation that we expect to see rapidly embraced."

Over the past few years, Kingston Technology has worked closely with JEDEC, the memory standards organisation, and DRAM, system and motherboard manufacturers in developing the new DDR2 memory technology. In addition, Kingston Technology is a founding member of Intel's "Memory Implementers Forum", a new on-line community focused on advancing key memory technologies such as DDR2.

DDR2 memory chips will be available in Fine-pitch BGA (FBGA) chip packages for improved electrical and thermal characteristics. In addition, DDR2 memory chips will incorporate On-Die Termination (ODT) to minimise memory signal reflections at high speeds, thereby improving timing margins. DDR2 memory chips will come in capacities up to 4 Gigabits, allowing for higher-capacity modules.

DDR2 modules have differing pin configurations, voltage requirements and DRAM chip technology than DDR. As a result, DDR2 is not backward-compatible with existing DDR motherboards. To prevent accidental insertion into an incompatible motherboard, DDR2 modules have a unique key or "notch" in their connector that must match the memory socket.

DDR2 Features:

  • 1.8 Volts operation, reducing power consumption by about 50 percent.
  • Memory signal termination inside the memory chip ("On-Die Termination") to prevent reflected signal transmission errors.
  • Operational enhancements to increase memory performance, efficiency and timing margins.
  • CAS Latencies: 3, 4 and 5


    • Kingston Technology DDR2 Memory Products
    Part NumberCapacity and Features
    Server Registered 400 MHz DIMMs, 240 Pin, 1.8 V
    KVR400D2R3/512512 MB 400 MHz registered ECC DDR2 DIMM
    KVR400D2R3/1G1 GB 400 MHz registered ECC DDR2 DIMM
    Desktop Unbuffered 533 MHz DIMMs, 240 Pin, 1.8 V
    KVR533D2N4/256256 MB 533 MHz unbuffered DDR2 DIMM
    KVR533D2N4/512512 MB 533 MHz unbuffered DDR2 DIMM
    KVR533D2N4/1G1 GB 533 MHz unbuffered DDR2 DIMM
    KVR533D2E4/256256 MB 533 MHz ECC unbuffered DDR2 DIMM
    KVR533D2E4/512512 MB 533 MHz ECC unbuffered DDR2 DIMM
    KVR533D2E4/1G1 GB 533 MHz ECC unbuffered DDR2 DIMM
    Portable Unbuffered SODIMMs, 533/400 MHz 200 Pin, 1.8 V
    KVR533D2S4/256256 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SODIMM
    KVR533D2S4/512512 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SODIMM
    KVR400D2S3/256256 MB 400 MHz DDR2 SODIMM
    KVR400D2S3/512512 MB 400 MHz DDR2 SODIMM
As DDR2 memory becomes widely adopted during 2005, it will be used to improve performance on desktops, notebooks, and servers as well as telecommunication and networking devices. DDR2 memory modules in the future will include all popular memory form factors: Registered DIMMs, Unbuffered DIMMs ( ECC/non-ECC) DIMMs, SO-DIMMs , MicroDIMMs, Mini Registered DIMMs, and custom modules for proprietary products.

For more detailed information on DDR2 technology and Kingston Technology memory products, please visit the Kingston Technology website at www.kingston.com/uk.

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston Technology operates manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Fountain Valley, Calif., including Payton Technology Corp., Kingston Technology's back-end processing facility supporting memory packaging, test and logistics. With the advent of Payton, Kingston Technology supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston Technology serves a network of distributors, OEMs and retail customers in more than 3,000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston Technology, call the European toll free number on 00800 8888 0101 or go to www.kingston.com/uk.

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