Rambus announces IBM to license multi-protocol SerDes
(Business News, 30 Apr 2008 )
Rambus Inc. has announced that IBM has licensed Rambus’ multi-protocol SerDes (Serial/Deserializer) cell designed for advanced networking, server and general ASIC applications. This sophisticated multi-protocol SerDes cell provides IBM with a high-performance and low-power solution for implementation on its 45nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology.
The Rambus multi-protocol SerDes is a single IP cell leveraging a scalable architecture that offers data rates of 1.25 Gbps to 6.4 Gbps. It features an advanced Rambus phase-locked loop (PLL) architecture, which achieves low jitter over a wide variety of operating data rates and enables best-in-class performance in a small silicon die area.
The Rambus SerDes solution also incorporates the Rambus LabStation™ characterization environment, enabling thorough qualification, advanced testability features, and improved time-to-market.
