SiS656 Selected by AVL in DDR2-667 Memory Test Certification Platform

SiS today announced that its P4-supporting high-end and PCI Express-basedchipset SiS656 will be used by AVL (Advanced Validation Labs) in DDR2-667 memorytest certification platform, making it a key core logic chipset to provide AVLin DDR2-667 platform validation.

AVL is a technology services company specializing in the pre-production andpost-production testing and validation of memory to industries, includingmotherboard manufacturers, chip makers and DRAM fabricators. Products selectedby AVL as the strict certification platform means the superb compatibility andstability as well as the quality assurance and promise to end customers.

In continuity of the support in DDR2 DRAM, SiS656 platform has passed DDR2-533memory validation testing at AVL. As DDR2-667 is poised to become the industrysmainstream memory standard, SiS R&D team has been actively promoting this newtechnology in step with this trend. "The SiS656 chipsets lead and qualificationfor DDR2-667 memory specification underscore product quality and performance,and highlights SiS excellent technology and innovation in chipset design," LarryHo, Director of Technical Labs, Advanced Validation Labs. "AVLs readiness ofSiS656 as one of the standard platform for DDR2-667 certification testacknowledges SiS long-term commitment in achieving compatibility and stabilitybetween chipsets and memory products."

SiS656 has recently completed the co-validation for DDR2-667 memoryspecification with the three major international memory makers, Elpida, Micronand Samsung. Motherboards and computer systems equipped with SiS656 chipset willhave optimal high-speed memory compatibility and stability. Supporting PCIExpress, SiS656 is the perfect match for high-speed memory DDR2-667, whichsatisfies new-generation system requirements for high transfer rates, low powerconsumption and high memory capacity. The SiS656 chipsets outstanding designclearly demonstrates stability and maturity in SiS' technology development. Italso points up the close partnership between SiS and international memorymakers.