The new devices are form, fit and function compatible upgrades for the large installed base of 90-nm QDRII/QDRII SRAMs (estimated at well over 60 million units), and are fully compliant with the QDR Consortium specifications. This compatibility enables designers of existing products to easily upgrade system performance without requiring board redesign. The 65-nm SRAMs are ideal for networking applications, including core and edge routers, fixed and modular Ethernet switches, 3G basestations, and secure routers. They also enhance the performance of medical imaging and military signal-processing systems. The QDRII and DDRII devices feature On-Die Termination (ODT), which improves signal integrity, reduces system cost, and saves board space by eliminating external termination resistors.
“As the leader in SRAMs, we aim to provide the broadest portfolio of high-performance SRAM products, giving our customers the ability to offer a wide range of price/performance points in their markets,” said Dave Kranzler, vice president of synchronous SRAM products at Cypress. “Cypress has already shipped over a million 65-nm SRAMs to over 150 customers worldwide, and we have established ourselves as the leader in the high performance SRAM category.”
Cypress’s portfolio of SRAMs includes leaded and lead-free packaging; commercial, industrial and military options; numerous interface configurations; and a wide range of performance options. Cypress also works with customers to develop solutions for specific application requirements.