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Re: Re:Memory access time requirements

So, when I order these, do I just say "4 4MB SIMMs", or do I have to be 
more specific (60ns, 120ns, etc.)?
Thanks,

Steve Delgado  
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On Wed, 20 Jan 1999 19:10:44   Clifford Novey wrote:
>Ok, I looked in the manual in the section on memory and it states that
>one of the requirements is that the memory have 120ns access time or
>better-
>I just bought 4 simms and the package has 60ns written on it- now I am
>worried that they may not work properly but I am not sure if the 60ns
>written on the label refers to the access time or not- anyone have a
>clue?
>
>Oops, ok, I just called the store and they said that the 60ns refers to
>the speed or refresh rate of the chip itself- so, if the access time
>needs to be 120ns and the chip refreshes at 60ns- then the 60ns chips
>exceed the requirement- the chip will refresh and be available for
>access every 60ns- twice as fast as the minimum requirement-
>
>Just thought someone might find that interesting!
>
>Cliff
>
>


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