Rambus, NEC ink memory controller patent license deal

Rambus Inc. has signed a patent license agreement with NEC Electronics Corp. that follows the development and manufacture of memory controllers based on various Rambus innovations.

The agreement is for a five-year term, with the possibility of renewal or extension. The license's scope covers memory controllers compatible with SDR, DDR and DDR2 SDRAM as well as future memory controller innovations. Rambus will receive royalties on sales of licensed products.

Harold Hughes, CEO at Rambus, said, "We have enjoyed a long and lasting relationship with NEC Electronics and look forward to the continued collaboration with their engineering teams to help bring new and advanced products to the market."