Video DRAM for legacy frame-buffer designs
The Texas Instruments SMJ4161-20JDS is a 64Kx1 video DRAM built on NMOS technology, with a 200 ns access time. It is designed for use in video frame buffers and graphics memory subsystems where a single-bit-wide, moderate-speed DRAM interface is required. The part is (typically tubes or trays), not tape-and-reel, so plan for manual or tube-fed placement.
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The 200 ns access time sets the minimum read/write cycle window. In a video frame-buffer application, this governs the pixel clock rate the controller can support without wait states. A faster DRAM (e.g., 120 ns) would relax timing margins, but if your existing controller and PCB layout are tuned for 200 ns, this part meets the spec without redesign.
