Viking InterWorks Expands DDR2 Family to Include Unbuffered DDR2 PC2-3200 and PC2-4200 DIMMs

[August 25, 2004]

Viking InterWorks Expands DDR2 Family to Include Unbuffered DDR2 PC2-3200 and PC2-4200 DIMMs

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viking InterWorks, a Sanmina-SCI Company , today announced the release of Unbuffered DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) targeted at high-performance desktop computers and workstations. Available immediately, Viking InterWorks offers 256MB, 512MB and 1GB Unbuffered DDR2 DIMMs with Non-ECC and ECC configurations at two speed grades, PC2-3200s and PC2-4200s. These DDR2 memory modules support the latest motherboards based on the new Intel(r) Express Chipsets 915G and 925X (previously code-named Grantsdale and Alderwood).

"Our DDR2 product line now includes production ready Registered DIMMs for servers, Unbuffered DIMMs with ECC for workstations and Unbuffered DIMMs for desktops," stated Mark Ellsberry, vice president of marketing for Viking InterWorks. "Intel is working hard to solve the current memory performance bottleneck by aggressively introducing DDR2 technology into the market, and we fully expect to see a very significant ramp to DDR2 demand this year. In response to this potential ramp, Viking InterWorks has carefully constructed its supply chain for DDR2 DRAM and the other critical components required to make DDR2 modules to ensure we can satisfy aggressive market requirements. This move reflects our commitment to module innovation and developing leading-edge memory module technology," added Ellsberry.
DDR2 technology was developed to improve the performance of desktops, notebooks, servers and telecommunications equipment. All of Viking InterWorks DDR2 modules follow the standard developed by JEDEC (the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council), the memory industry's standards organization. Densities of 256MB to 1GB for Unbuffered modules with ECC and 256MB to 1GB Unbuffered Non-ECC modules, as well as 256MB to 2GB densities of Registered DIMM modules at speeds of PC2-3200 and PC2-4200, are currently available in mass production quantities.
Today's product launch expands Viking InterWorks' product offering and customer support initiatives, and further advances the company's volume production of DDR2 memory modules for Intel's distribution and system-builder channel. Due to early validation efforts, Viking InterWorks is fully qualified and positioned to be a leading and dependable source of DDR2 DIMMS to supply memory for the advanced chipsets from Intel and other motherboard manufacturers.
About Sanmina-SCI
Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering unsurpassed quality and support to OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and aerospace, industrial and medical instrumentation, computer technology, and multimedia sectors. Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the company is available at ( http://www.sanmina-sci.com/ ).
Sanmina-SCI Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing, including the discussion regarding the company's future prospects, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors served by the company, changes in customer requirements and in the volume of sales to principal customers, the ability of Sanmina-SCI to effectively assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions, and competition and technological change. The company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors, including factors set forth in the company's fiscal year 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 9, 2003 and 10-Q filed on August 9, 2004, with the Securities Exchange Commission.
Sanmina-SCI Company

CONTACT: Mark Ellsberry, Vice President of Marketing, Modular SolutionsDivision of Viking InterWorks, a Sanmina-SCI Company, +1-888-755-4044, ormark.ellsberry@sanmina-sci.com; or Paige Bombino, Investor Relations ofSanmina-SCI Company, +1-408-964-3610

Web site: http://www.sanmina-sci.com/

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