The GS8160Z36BGT-200I is a high-speed synchronous pipelined ZBT (Zero Bus Turnaround) SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory) device manufactured by GSI Technology. This SRAM is engineered for applications that demand extremely fast data access and minimal delays between read and write operations. This makes it ideal for high-performance systems commonly found in networking, telecommunications, and advanced computing environments. The device's architecture is optimized for efficient data handling in intensive applications.

Applications

• Networking Equipment: Used in routers, switches, and other networking infrastructure to manage packet buffering, routing tables, and high-speed data lookups where latency is critical.
• Telecommunications Systems: Employed in wireless base stations, central office switches, and other telecom equipment for signal processing and data storage requiring rapid data transfer.
• High-Speed Computing: Utilized in cache memory systems, high-performance data acquisition, and intensive computing applications to facilitate rapid data access.
• Advanced Image Processing: Critical in real-time processing of video and image data.

Features

• High-speed synchronous operation: Provides extremely fast data access and transfer rates.
• ZBT (Zero Bus Turnaround) architecture: Eliminates dead cycles between read and write operations, maximizing the efficiency of bus utilization.
• Pipelined operation: Allows for overlapping read and write operations, substantially improving overall performance.
• Internal self-timed write cycle: Simplifies memory control and reduces the complexity of timing requirements.
• Byte Write and Global Write enable functions are supported.
• Integrated power-down mode: Reduces power consumption during periods of inactivity.

Benefits

• Maximized system performance: Reducing bus turnaround delays significantly enhances data throughput.
• Enhanced data transfer rates: The ZBT architecture allows for continuous data flow, substantially boosting system performance.
• Reduced power consumption: The power-down mode aids in conserving energy during periods of low activity.
• Streamlined system design: The internal self-timed write cycle simplifies memory controller design and reduces timing constraints.
• High Reliability: Components are designed and manufactured to rigorous quality and reliability standards for use in demanding environments.

Additional Details

The GS8160Z36BGT-200I operates at a frequency of 200 MHz. It features a 36Mb memory density. The device is typically packaged in a BGA (Ball Grid Array) to ensure easy mounting and reliable connections. It operates with a specific supply voltage, and detailed timing parameters, power consumption figures, and additional electrical characteristics can be found in the official GSI Technology datasheet for this part number. The "I" in the part number typically denotes an industrial temperature range.