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ISSI Introduces High-Performance CAM-based Embedded Search IP Solutions For Embedded Applications Incorporates 0.18um Process Technology From SMIC SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. , a leader inadvanced memory and network IC solutions, today launched the second in a line of patented CAM-based embedded search IP for communication networking systems. ISSI, the first company in the industry to utilize a fine-grain CAMTile(TM) approach to achieve unprecedented flexibility and performance in search co-processor engines, is now making its CAMTile technology available for embedded applications using the 0.18um process technology from Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). This offers the ideal solution for ASIC companies involved with networking related businesses, communication chip, and system companies who desire an embedded networking search function. The SMIC 0.18um fine-grain CAMTile technology, along with the currently available TSMC 0.18um CAMTile, enables unprecedented device flexibility and performance. The CAMTile refers to a patent-pending fine granularity intelligent embedded CAM (Content Addressable Memory). The flexibility of the CAMTile architecture allows large numbers of CAMTiles to be integrated onto a single chip, thereby enabling a parallel, and scalable, search table implementation. Any size CAM database table can easily be configured without any performance degradation simply by grouping CAMTiles to efficiently generate the desired width and depth CAM. In addition, the CAMTile can achieve 100 million lookups per second per CAMTile. The patented CAM cell construction wastes no memory cells and allows the CAMTile to be configured as eithera 1Kx64 binary or 1Kx32 ternary CAM with maximum efficiency. The dual-port architecture allows the CAMTile to read/write and search simultaneously, with all hazard detection performed automatically. It supports many other networking value-added functions, such as valid, aging, and static entry bits, next-free-entry lookup, age refresh on search hit, and global invalidate operations. A CAM-BIST (built-in self test) is also available to test the function, timing, and critical paths of the CAMTile. "ISSI believes that the patented CAMTile technology can be very useful for those looking to embed a CAM into their ASICs because of the CAMTile's flexibility, performance, and enabling technology," said Nelson Chow, ISSI's Senior Director of Network Search Products. As customer systems outgrow the need for a smaller, embedded CAM, they can seamlessly transition into using ISSI's standalone IS51VV4064 CAM-based 533 MSPS multi-search processor, which uses the exact same technology and architecture with which the customer is already familiar. Applications that have table look-up functions include, but are not limited to: network switches, routers, gateways, firewalls, intruder detection systems, network concentrators, load balancers, storage network equipment, web servers, graphic chips, and data compression chips. Packaging and Availability The CAMTile IP is silicon proven on SMIC's 0.18um process and is now available for immediate delivery. Please contact ISSI for price, process and foundry availability. Product briefs, white papers and application notes are available on ISSI's web site at http://www.issi.com/. About ISSI ISSI is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets high performance integrated circuits for the following key markets: (i) digital consumer electronics, (ii) networking, (iii) mobile communications and (iv) automotive electronics. The Company's primary products are high speed and low power SRAM and low and medium density DRAM. The Company also designs and markets EEPROM, Pseudo SRAM and multi-chip packages and is developing selected non-memory products focused on its key markets. ISSI is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide offices in China, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Korea and Taiwan. Visitour web site at http://www.issi.com/. DATASOURCE: Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. CONTACT: Nelson Chow, +1-408-969-4656, or , or Tom Doczy, +1-408-969-4620, or , both of Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.; or Larry Hayes of Hayes Marketing, +1-408-871-0135, or , for Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. Web site: http://www.issi.com/

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