Rambus Announces Further Details Regarding Timing of Initial Decision Dismissing FTC Case

February 23, 2004

WHO: Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS)

WHAT: Rambus announced today that its outside counsel and the FTC complaint counsel have been requested to submit before end of day today suggested minor corrections and confidential (in camera) designations regarding the Initial Decision of the FTC administrative law judge (ALJ) in the action between the FTC and Rambus, which was dismissed on February 17, 2004. After such suggestions have been reviewed, it is expected that ALJ Stephen J. McGuire will make public a version of his Initial Decision without in camera designations. The exact timing and date of that public version are presently unclear. Rambus plans to schedule and announce a conference call to discuss recent litigation events once the Initial Decision has become public.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is a leading provider of chip-to-chip interface products and services. The company's breakthrough technology and engineering expertise have helped leading chip and system companies to solve their challenging I/O problems and bring industry-leading products to market. Rambus's interface solutions can be found in numerous computing, consumer electronic and networking products. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

SOURCE: Rambus Inc.