Rambus and Phison Sign Patent License

Agreement includes use of Rambus memory and SerDes technologies

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-- October 10, 2018-- Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) today announced that Phison, a global leader in NAND Flash controller IC and storage solutions, has signed a patent license agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Rambus will license Phison the use of a wide range of innovations in the Rambus patent portfolio, including technologies for DRAM and NAND Flash memory controllers, as well as serial links. Specific terms of the agreement are confidential.

“Rambus has been recognized as a long-time innovator in the memory and high-speed I/O space. Licensing Rambus’ patent portfolio is part of Phison’s ongoing efforts to provide its customers the best-in-class controller IC and storage solutions,” said CS Ma, director of Innovation Technology R&D Group at Phison.
“We are excited to collaborate with Phison by providing them with access to innovations that enhance their product portfolio,” said Kit Rodgers, SVP of Technology Partnerships and Corporate Development at Rambus.
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About Rambus Memory and Interfaces Division

The Rambus Memory and Interfaces Division develops products and services that solve the power, performance, and capacity challenges of the communications and data center computing markets. Rambus enhanced standards-compatible and custom memory and serial link solutions include chips, architectures, memory and SerDes interfaces, IP validation tools, and system and IC design services. Developed through our system-aware design methodology, Rambus products deliver improved time-to-market and first-time-right quality.

About Rambus Inc.

Dedicated to making data faster and safer, Rambus creates innovative hardware, software and services that drive technology advancements from the data center to the mobile edge. Our architecture licenses, IP cores, chips, software, and services span memory and interfaces, security, and emerging technologies to positively impact the modern world. We collaborate with the industry, partnering with leading chip and system designers, foundries, and service providers. Integrated into tens of billions of devices and systems, our products and technologies power and secure diverse applications, including Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT) security, mobile payments, and smart ticketing. For more information, visit rambus.com.