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Comparison of System Timing for Different Technologies
The table below shows the ideal system timing characteristics for the various
technologies discussed in this section, when run at 66 MHz. They are ideal ratings because
they are the best the technology can normally support. In order to achieve these timings
the chipset must be optimized to deliver them. Older chipsets will require slower timing.
For example, 5-1-1-1 SDRAM timing is possible using Intel's 430TX chipset, but the older
430VX only delivers 7-1-1-1 timing with SDRAM.
Memory Technology |
Typical System Bus
Speeds |
Ideal Timing |
Usual DRAM Speed
(ns) |
Conventional |
4.77-40 |
5-5-5-5 or worse |
80-150 |
FPM |
16-66 |
5-3-3-3 |
60-80 |
EDO |
33-75 |
5-2-2-2 |
50-60 |
BEDO |
60-100 |
5-1-1-1 |
!? |
SDRAM |
60-100+ |
5-1-1-1 |
6-12 |
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