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ESMT M24L416256SA 4-Mbit Pseudo Static RAM (PSRAM)

ESMT M24L416256SA 4-Mbit Pseudo Static RAM (PSRAM)
The Kindle contains two Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) M24L416256SA 4-Mbit Pseudo Static RAM (PSRAM), with the following markings: M24L416256SA LXB1 -70BE P72WZ20 801. According to ESMT documentation:

"The M24L416256SA is a high-performance CMOS Pseudo static RAM organized as 256K words by 16 bits that supports an asynchronous memory interface. This device features advanced circuit design to provide ultra-low active current. This is ideal for portable applications such as cellular telephones."

In some Kindles, these chips may be provided by Samsung and have the following markings: SEC 628 AF70 K6F4016U6G TKGD87PEC.

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RE: Amazon Kindle (Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle)
The unidentified chip is an Analogue Devices ADG3304 logic level translator. (Read the rest)
Posted by: Mad Dan Posted on: 09/08/08 You are currently: a Guest | | Terms of Use
And pray tell, what did we learn from all this forensics?  flatliner | 09/05/08
RE: Amazon Kindle (Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle)  MAButler | 09/05/08
What we learned....  drew.mcbee@... | 09/05/08
RE: Amazon Kindle (Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle)  dgerard | 09/06/08
RE: Amazon Kindle (Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle)  Mad Dan | 09/08/08

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