Intel and Micron Technology said to have begun sampling NAND flash memory built into a more new, smaller than the current versions of the chips, which are used for storage in mobile devices such as phones and tablet computers, as well as units solid state (SSD) used for enterprise storage environments.
The result of the new process will be to enable engineers to fit more memory in less space, freeing up as much as 30 to 40 percent more board space of current technologies.
Made by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Micron (NASDAQ: MU) IM Flash Technologies company in the joints, the memories of the first to use new line widths of 20 nanometers - billionths of a meter. That is a significant improvement on the manufacturing process of existing 25 nm, particularly when it comes to saving board space.
The result of the new process will be to enable engineers to fit more memory in less space, freeing up as much as 30 to 40 percent more board space of current technologies.
Made by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Micron (NASDAQ: MU) IM Flash Technologies company in the joints, the memories of the first to use new line widths of 20 nanometers - billionths of a meter. That is a significant improvement on the manufacturing process of existing 25 nm, particularly when it comes to saving board space.
"The new 20nm process produces 8 GB multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash device, providing a high storage capacity of small form factor of choice for storing music, videos, books and other data on smartphones, tablets and solutions, such as solid state drives (SSD), "a joint statement the companies.
Intel and Micron said it has begun shipping samples of the new 20nm 8 GB of memory to customers and expect the large-scale manufacturing of the new 20nm NAND flash memories begin in the second half.
Also during the second half, the partners plan to begin sampling 16 GB of NAND memory built with 20nm process. That allow customers to create a single device that incorporates up to 128 GB of storage in the space of a postage stamp, the statement said.
It was just a year since the company introduced manufacturing technology of 25 nm, but the search continues for ever smaller, ever faster memories.
"The reduction in flash storage design provides greater efficiency at the system level, allowing manufacturers of tablets and smartphones to use the additional space for the final product improvements, such as a larger battery, the greater the screen or adding another chip to handle the new features, "the statement added.
The two chip giants formed IM Flash Technologies in 2005 for the production of NAND to them.
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