Rambus paves the way for faster DDR5 memory modules with new Client Clock Driver chips

Rambus’ new CKD chips are now available, enabling the creation of faster DDR5 memory modules

Rambus has announced that their next-generation of DDR5 Client Clock Driver (CKD) chips are now available. Thanks to these chips, and Rambus’ SKD Hub, client DDR5 memory modules can now be pushed to new heights.

With these new chips, client DDR5 memory modules of 7,200 MT/s speeds should be possible for desktop and notebook modules. Note, that so-called “overclocking” memory modules should be able to push for higher speeds with these chips. With these new chips, Rambus aims to make faster memory speeds more mainstream.

Signal integrity is vital when you targeting ultra-high memory speeds. Rambus’ new clock driver chips help to maintain high memory speeds by acting as a buffer between DRAM and host CPUs. This ensures higher levels of signal integrity, making higher speed DRAM support possible.

Rambus’ new Client Clock Driver (CKD) chips is one way to help enable faster DDR5 memory speeds. At Computex 2024, MSI showcased several other methods to improve signal integrity. This includes using CAMM2 memory modules with desktop CPUs. Alternatively, MSI has utilised new “Mini_CUDIMM” DDR5 memory modules to achieve similar aims. These two methods utilise different memory module types to allow motherboard manufacturers to achieve higher levels of signal integrity by allowing them to use shorter traces. High levels of signal integrity are easier to achieve across shorter distances.

For mew information about Rambus’ new clock driver chips, watch the “Ask the Experts” video below.

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