The GS8160Z18DGT-200 is a high-speed synchronous pipelined ZBT (Zero Bus Turnaround) SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory) device manufactured by GSI Technology. It is designed for applications requiring very fast data access and minimal bus turnaround delays, which are crucial in high-performance systems like networking equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, and high-speed computing environments. This SRAM offers specific organizational features for efficient data handling in demanding scenarios.

Applications

• Networking Equipment: Routers, switches, and other network devices utilize ZBT SRAM for packet buffering, routing tables, and fast data lookup where minimizing latency is critical.
• Telecommunications Systems: Employed in base stations, communication switches, and signal processing equipment where continuous, high-speed data transfer is essential.
• High-Speed Computing: Used in cache memory systems, high-performance data acquisition, and processing applications that require rapid data access.
• Image and Video Processing: Applications that require real-time processing of large data streams.

Features

• High-speed synchronous operation: Enables very fast data access and transfer rates.
• ZBT (Zero Bus Turnaround) architecture: Eliminates dead cycles between read and write operations, maximizing bus utilization.
• Pipelined operation: Allows for overlapping read and write operations, further improving performance.
• Internal self-timed write cycle: Simplifies memory control and timing requirements.
• Byte Write and Global Write enable functions.
• Power-down mode: Reduces power consumption when the device is not actively being used.

Benefits

• Maximum system performance: Minimizing bus turnaround delays leads to significant improvements in data throughput.
• Increased data transfer rates: ZBT architecture enables continuous data flow, boosting overall system performance.
• Reduced power consumption: Power-down mode helps conserve energy in low-activity periods.
• Simplified system design: Internal self-timed write cycle eases memory controller design and timing constraints.
• High Reliability: Designed and manufactured to meet stringent quality and reliability standards for demanding applications.

Additional Details

The GS8160Z18DGT-200 operates at a frequency of 200 MHz. It features a 18Mb density. The device is typically packaged in a TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) or BGA (Ball Grid Array) for easy mounting and reliable connections. It requires a specific supply voltage for optimal operation. Detailed timing parameters, power consumption figures, and other electrical characteristics can be found in the official GSI Technology datasheet for this part number.