Computer Memory Test Labs offers Level 1 full functional certification testing for Intel Pentium Pro memory modules

Business Wire, Jan 21, 1997

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 1997--Memory modules manufacturers who want Level 1 full functionality testing and certification of their offerings designed for Intel Pentium Pro desktop motherboards, and who want to be listed as a qualified vendor on Intel's web site, can now turn to Computer Memory Test Labs.

They are the first independent test lab to be recognized by Intel for performing these comprehensive certification procedures.

Full functional verification testing assures that the memory module's design and manufacturing fully conform to the demanding specifications required by Intel in the ultra high performance Pentium Pro environment. Level 1 assures that the tests were performed by a recognized, independent lab and that sample modules are kept on file. Modules manufactured to previous standards will often create incompatibilities and degrade system performance.

"There is a new standard of quality that is required for this generation of high performance systems," said John Deters, president of Computer Memory Test Labs. "Many borderline manufacturing practices used by some manufacturers to cut costs compromise performance and reliability when used with the new faster processors and system bus speeds. Memory module buyers need to be assured that the product they buy is fully compatible and certified to meet the specifications as defined by Intel for use in Pentium Pro motherboards."

In this certification process, manufacturers submit a sample set of memory modules for certification. The modules are required to pass Intel's comprehensive four corner testing and signal analysis as dictated by Intel's Component Conversion Group. Testing includes high stress operations in an environmental chamber at high and low temperatures with varying input voltages. All module designs that pass must meet Intel's requirements for timing, temperature, voltage limits, pinouts, physical dimensions and signal quality.

Once a module design is verified, Computer Memory Test Labs submits all documentation and information required by Intel to have the module added to Intel's web site as a full functional verified memory product. In addition, for audit and verification purposes, Computer Memory Test Labs maintains a permanent record of the entire test procedure along with physical samples of the design tested. Information such as real-time signal analysis measurement records are stored in digital form for future reference.

"Memory module customers that have desired or required Intel Level 1 full functional verified products have had an extremely limited number of vendors from which to choose. At the same time, high quality memory module manufacturers have had very limited opportunities to be tested and qualified by Intel," said Deters. "Both problems are solved by Computer Memory Test Labs' Level 1 certification program."

Once a design is certified, manufacturers can add value to their offerings by including the Computer Memory Test Labs seal on their products, packaging, advertising and literature. Each approved module design will have a registration number assigned to it. The seal will provide assurance to buyers that the memory module design meets or exceeds Intel's specifications for specific Pentium Pro motherboards.

For more information, call 714/631-9271. Computer Memory Test Labs is located at 2370 Qume Drive, Suite D, San Jose, California 95131. -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS: Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

CONTACT: Wilson & Wilson Marketing Communications

Richard Wilson, 408/364-4800

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Computer Memory Test Labs

John Deters, 714/631-5388