Rambus Memory, commonly known as RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic Random-Access Memory), is a type of memory technology developed by Rambus Inc. It emerged in the late 1990s as a high-performance alternative to traditional memory formats like SDRAM. Designed to deliver greater bandwidth and faster data transfer rates, Rambus Memory was once seen as the future of system memory, particularly for demanding applications in gaming, graphics, and enterprise computing.
The Evolution and Purpose of Rambus Memory
At the time of its inception,
Rambus Memory
introduced a novel architecture that focused on high-speed communication between memory modules and the CPU. The primary goal was to address the growing need for rapid data access and improved memory efficiency. Unlike traditional parallel data transfer methods, RDRAM utilized a packet-based, high-speed interface which allowed for faster performance even with relatively smaller memory modules.
