Partnership Agreement Ensures Legacy DRAM Module Supply Stability

Recognizing the importance of obsolescence mitigation in embedded and industrial systems, two of the biggest names in advanced storage, memory and semiconductor technologies have teamed up to ensure the continuous supply of legacy DDR2 memory modules in the market. ATP, a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial memory and storage solutions, will collaborate with global semiconductor leader Micron Technology, Inc. to continue manufacturing Micron DDR2 SO-DIMMs, UDIMMs and RDIMMs after Micron announced end-of-life (EOL) notices for these modules.

According to the collaboration agreement, ATP will produce DDR2 DRAM modules for customers that cannot upgrade to newer-generation platforms and still maintain the use of platforms supporting these memory types. With DDR2 still widely deployed in the US, Japan and Europe, ATP and Micron expect these markets to benefit significantly from the consistent supply of DDR2 memory for industrial/embedded systems installed in high-reliability and mission-critical environments. All modules will be manufactured, tested and validated by ATP, according to the equivalent specifications and testing/validation processes of the respective Micron part number.

"Micron is dedicated to maximizing customers' infrastructure investments by ensuring prolonged support for legacy systems and applications. Our proven partnership with ATP gives our customers the benefit of receiving similar Micron products and services to support their current platforms while ATP ensures the stability of their operations well into the future," said Kris Baxter, vice president, Micron Technology, Inc.

"A long product cycle is vital to the sustainability of industrial business operations," said Marco Mezger, vice president, ATP Electronics, Inc. "The DDR2 Continuity Program demonstrates ATP's enduring partnership with Micron as well as our shared commitment to extend supply stability, not only of the latest-generation products, but also of legacy memory modules to continue supporting the memory requirements of customers that are not yet able to make the transition. Through this collaboration, customers will be assured of steady supply to support their operations."

The DDR2 Continuity Program will be implemented on a staggered basis within three manufacturing phases. DDR2 DRAM modules from ATP will be available in select form factors and densities starting Q4 2018. Please check with your ATP contact for specific module configurations with ATP longevity extension or send an email to Info@atpinc.com

About ATP 

ATP Electronics is a leading provider of high-performance, high-quality and high-endurance NAND flash products and DRAM modules. With over 25 years of manufacturing expertise, ATP ensures that all its products are designed and built to accomplish mission-critical tasks in industrial/automation, telecom, medical, automotive, and enterprise computing applications where high levels of technical proficiency, manufacturing quality, and wide operating temperature ranges are required. ATP is a certified Eco/Green partner of tier one OEMs and all ATP products are fully RoHS and China RoHS compliant. A true manufacturer, ATP manages every stage of the manufacturing process to ensure quality and product longevity, offering in-house design, testing, and tuning from component to product level. ATP supply chain support includes controlled/fixed BOMs and long-term product life cycles. For more information on ATP Electronics, please visit http://www.atpinc.com or contact us at Info@atpinc.com.

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