Rambus Demonstrates Industry-first PCIe® 5.0 Digital Controller IP for FPGAs

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Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) has announced the successful demonstration of its PCI Express® (PCIe) 5.0 digital controller IP operating at 32 GT/s on leading FPGA platforms, marking an industry first. This innovation enhances the performance and expands the application of FPGAs in critical sectors such as defense and networking. Supported features include compatibility with PCIe 4.0, dual-mode configurations, and advanced functionalities. With this achievement, Rambus aims to establish itself as a leader in high-performance data solutions, leveraging advancements from the recently acquired PLDA team.

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• Achieved PCIe 5.0 digital controller operating at 32 GT/s on FPGA platforms, an industry first.
• Expands application potential for FPGAs in crucial markets like defense and networking.
• Enhances Rambus's technology portfolio following the acquisition of PLDA.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS), a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, today announced that Rambus has demonstrated its PCI Express® (PCIe) 5.0 digital controller IP on leading FPGA platforms. PCIe 5.0 performance at 32 GT/s in FPGAs using a soft controller is an industry first, and another demonstration of technical leadership from Rambus. This capability expands the use models of FPGAs by enabling multi-instance, switching and bridging applications and accelerates the performance of FPGAs used in defense, networking, and test and measurement markets.

"We've achieved a new industry benchmark with the demonstration our PCIe 5.0 controller operating at 32 GT/s on popular FPGA platforms," said Scott Houghton, general manager of Interface IP at Rambus. "With the growing importance of FPGAs in markets from defense to the data center, this solution developed by the newly-acquired PLDA team expands the Rambus portfolio and offers the next level of performance for mission-critical applications."

Features of the Rambus PCIe 5.0 Digital Controller:

• Verified on leading FPGA platforms
• Supports up to 32 GT/s data rates
• Backwards compatible to PCIe 4.0 and 3.1/3.0
• Supports Endpoint, Root-port, Dual-mode, and Switch-port configurations
• Supports up to 64 Physical Functions (PF), 512 Virtual Functions (VF)
• Supports AER, ECRC, ECC, MSI, MSI-X, multi-function, crosslink, DOE, CMA over DOE, and other optional features and ECNs

For more information on the Rambus digital controller, please visit rambus.com/interface-ip/controllers/. Or to find out more details on Rambus Interface IP, including our PHYs and Controllers, please visit rambus.com/interface-ip.

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About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is a provider of industry-leading chips and silicon IP making data faster and safer. With over 30 years of advanced semiconductor experience, we are a pioneer in high-performance memory subsystems that solve the bottleneck between memory and processing for data-intensive systems. Whether in the cloud, at the edge or in your hand, real-time and immersive applications depend on data throughput and integrity. Rambus products and innovations deliver the increased bandwidth, capacity and security required to meet the world's data needs and drive ever-greater end-user experiences. For more information, visit rambus.com. 

Press Contact:
Cori Pasinetti
Rambus Corporate Communications
t: (650) 309-6226
cpasinetti@rambus.com

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FAQ

What is Rambus's recent achievement regarding PCIe 5.0?

Rambus demonstrated its PCIe 5.0 digital controller IP operating at 32 GT/s on FPGA platforms, an industry first.

How does Rambus's new PCIe 5.0 controller impact the FPGA market?

It enhances performance and expands usage in critical applications such as defense and networking.

When did Rambus announce the PCIe 5.0 digital controller?

The announcement was made on August 30, 2021.

What features does the Rambus PCIe 5.0 digital controller support?

It supports data rates up to 32 GT/s, backward compatibility with PCIe 4.0/3.1, and advanced configurations.

What is the significance of Rambus's PCIe 5.0 controller demonstration?

It sets a new industry benchmark for performance in FPGA applications.