11-04 :: April/May 2011

nanotimes News in Brief

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This photo shows a comparison of two 32 Gigabit (Gb) Intel Micron Flash Technologies (IMFT) 34nm die versus one 64Gb, or 8 Gigabyte (GB), die on 25nm and new 20nm processes. Shrinking NAND lithography is the most cost-effective method for increasing fab output and reducing die cost. Shrinking from 25nm to 20nm process will provide an approxi- mately 50 percent more gigabyte capacity from IMFT factories when compared to current technology. The new 20nm process maintains similar performance and endurance as the previous generation 25nm NAND technology. © Intel / Business Wire

Image: Intel and Micron deliver the industry‘s smallest, most advanced NAND flash process technology at 20nm. Shown is a 64Gb, or 8 Gigabyte (GB), die measuring just 118mm2

. The 64Gb Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND device

provides high capacity for smartphones, tablets, SSDs and more. © Intel / Business Wire

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