Rambus company reached an agreement for the purchase of Semtech Snowbush IP business, associated with the development of SerDes interfaces. Blocks SerDes - converting it serial signals in the parallel signal line and reverse. Blocks SerDes, for example, are the base of DAC / ADC, and, more importantly for developers, based on all the high-speed network interfaces, and interfaces for other purposes, such as memory Micron HMC .
Buying Snowbush IP, will help develop the direction associated with the improvement of network interfaces, server platforms and centers for data processing. The company Rambus has long been known for its high-speed interfaces, and working well SerDes complement existing high-speed links companies.
The cost of business Semtech Snowbush IP set at $ 32.5 million. The transaction should be completed in the third quarter of this year. On Snowbush IP business unit integration Rambus Memory and Interfaces Division allocated a half years to two years. In addition to one-time payment at the time of the transaction, the company is obliged to pay Rambus Semtech deductions from each sold chips using Snowbush IP developments. Payments will be made until 2022. All those involved in the development of SerDes must be wary.