SMART Modular Technologies Targets Low-Power, Low-Cost, Data Storage Applications With Its Rugged XceedLite(TM) SATA SSD Product Line

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwire - August 7, 2007) - SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc. (SMART) (NASDAQ: SMOD), a leading independent manufacturer of memory modules, embedded computing subsystems, and TFT-LCD display products, today announced its new XceedLite product line of serial ATA (SATA) solid state drives (SSD) ideal for networking, telecommunications, and data communications applications as well as tablet PCs.

SMART's XceedLite SATA SSD product line features the industry's best-in-class low-power consumption (0.55W read/0.65W write) alternative for rugged, low-cost, data storage applications. The cost-competitive XceedLite SATA SSD solution is well suited for hard disk drive (HDD) replacement in systems that require high-reliability storage in a low-profile (H-5mm x W-68.9mm x L-100.25mm) package. Offering sustained read performance up to 40MB/sec and sustained write performance of up to 25MB/sec, the XceedLite SATA SSD's access time is typically 200ms with power requirements of only 150mA at +5VDC.

Available in densities up to 32GB, the reliable XceedLite SATA SSDs are designed for rugged boot drives in a wide range of communications applications including mobile and embedded computing, medical, automotive, and industrial applications. SMART's XceedLite SATA SSDs feature enhanced reliability as a result of advanced on-board error detection as well as correction and comprehensive wear leveling algorithms that provide consistent operation throughout the product life cycle.

"SMART has built its foundation by providing proven technology," said Alan Gulachenski, Senior Director of New Product Development. "The XceedLite product line is the next logical step in our SATA SSD roadmap, providing a low-cost, low-power alternative for OEMs. By leveraging our extensive supplier relationships and strategic partnerships around the globe, SMART is able to offer these rugged new drives at a cost that is competitive with traditional HDD-based designs."

The XceedLite is the latest addition to SMART's SATA SSD product line, which already includes the XceedUltra -- successfully launched earlier this year. In both the XceedLite and XceedUltra SATA SSD products, SMART uses single level cell NAND Flash technology, which is more robust than comparable multi-level cell technology by a factor of 10X in reliability and 2X in speed. This innovative approach further increases the reliability of SMART's SATA SSD product offering -- yielding greater than 2 million program/erase cycles for most applications.

For more information about SMART's XceedLite SATA SSD products, contact your SMART sales representative or visit www.smartm.com.

SMART will be showcasing its Xceed SATA SSD products and its entire Flash product line at the Flash Memory Summit 2007 at the Santa Clara Marriott in Santa Clara, CA during August 7 - 9, 2007. SMART will be in booth #501 in the exhibition hall.

About SMART

SMART is a leading independent designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic subsystems to original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. SMART offers more than 500 standard and custom products to OEMs engaged in the computer, industrial, networking, gaming, telecommunications, and embedded application markets. Taking innovations from the design stage through manufacturing and delivery, SMART has developed a comprehensive memory product line that includes DRAM, SRAM, and Flash memory in various form factors. Its Embedded Products Division develops embedded computing subsystems, backed by design and manufacturing, for markets supporting test equipment, 3G infrastructure and network processing applications. SMART's Display Products Group designs, manufactures and sells thin film transistors (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) solutions to customers developing casino gaming systems as well as embedded applications such as kiosk, ATM, point-of-service, and industrial control systems. SMART's presence in the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America enables it to provide its customers with proven expertise in international logistics, asset management, and supply-chain management worldwide. See http:// www.smartm.com for more information.

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Contact Information: Contact: Joy Donohue SMART Modular Technologies (978) 805-2164