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Kingston Technology Launches Fully Buffered DIMM Memory Modules
Latest Memory Technology Offers Cutting-Edge Solutions and Sets New Industry Standard by Breaking Through the 16GB-Memory Barrier

[03 April 2006] Kingston Technology, today announced the release of its new line of Fully Buffered DIMM memory modules (FB-DIMM). As the world's largest independent memory manufacturer, Kingston Technology took an early decision to support FB-DIMM, committing major resources to the research and development of this next generation technology. This bold strategic decision is now paying-off, with Kingston Technology fast becoming the leading manufacturer and supplier of FB-DIMM memory to Intel and the industry.

Kingston Technology’s FB-DIMM modules are a high-speed, high-density memory solution for related technology workstation and server platforms. The new modules will offer memory flexibility and greater expansion options, opening new horizons in memory technology. Kingston’s FB-DIMMs will resolve the DDR2 memory 'speed Vs capacity' bottleneck issue and also complies with JEDEC standards. FB-DIMM memory architecture provides up to six memory channels, with each channel supporting up to eight dual-rank memory modules, enabling two channels to simultaneously read and write in concurrent transactions.

Already a strategic supplier of FB-DIMMs to major OEMs - Kingston Technology's FB-DIMMs provide a comprehensive solution to many signal integrity and quality concerns. J. K. Tsai, Director of Technology at Kingston Technology comments, “FB-DIMM architecture increases server memory capacity from 8 GB to 192 GB at a high speed, based on a 4GB-module configuration - delivering an impressive twenty-four-fold increase.” Tsai continues, “In addition to higher capacity, the FB-DIMMs have a peak bandwidth four times greater than standard DDR2 server modules.”

The benefits of using Kingston’s FB-DIMM technology on high-end servers include scalability, flexibility and higher capacity, while the same new technology will increase speed and performance.

Kingston Technology FB-DIMM
Part Number Capacity and Features MSRP ((plus VAT))
NB: Prices subject to change
KVR533D2S8F4/512 DDR-2 533-MHz, Single Rank,
ECC 512MB Fully Buffered DIMM
£73
KVR533D2D8F4/1G DDR-2 533-MHz, Dual Rank,
ECC 1GB Fully Buffered DIMM
£142
KVR533D2D4F4/2G DDR-2 533-MHz, Dual Rank,
ECC 2GB Fully Buffered DIMM
£280


Kingston Technology's engineers have developed special boards and test-programmes that are used to conduct 'parametric' and 'characterisation' testing on high-end Agilent testers to ensure that FB-DIMMs are functional and comply with industry specifications. Kingston’s FB-DIMMs come with a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support, plus the legendary reliability that has made Kingston Technology a world leader in memory.

Kingston Technology FB-DIMM Features and Specifications:
  • Tested at 533 MHz for optimal performance
  • 1.8 Volts operation
  • Operational enhancements to increase memory performance, efficiency and timing margins
  • Latency timings: 4-4-4
  • Memory kits (Modules) up to 2 GB
About Kingston Technology

Founded in 1987, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory and digital media products. Kingston Technology operates manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Fountain Valley, Calif. Kingston's back-end processing facility supports memory test and logistics. Kingston Technology supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston serves a network of distributors, OEMs, and retail customers in more than 3,000 locations worldwide.

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