TSMC out, SMIC in:
''Due to the migration of advanced nodes and larger wafers at Fab 25, we have been able to limit the usage of TSMC at 90-nm MirrorBit and complete the manufacturing in-house. To help Spansion meet the growing demand for its MirrorBit technology, TSMC has been producing Spansion Flash memory wafers at 110-nm MirrorBit technology since Q2 2006,'' the spokeswoman said.
''Our foundry deal, previously announced in Oct. 2007 with SMIC, is planned for 65-nm, with production targeted for within the next year. This timing is complimentary to SP1 timing, providing Spansion flexible capacity as our customers ramp to full volume on 65-nm, as well as a second source of supply. As we continue to convert customers from 90nm to 65-nm, this additional capacity will be important. Additionally, SMIC 65-nm capacity will act as a buffer as we migrate SP1 from 65-nm to 45-nm in the 2009.
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