Joey & Intel Investors - Intel Makes a Major BreakThrough in FLASH memory density - and speed - with 3.3 volt 128 MegaBIT StrataFlash product - on their 0.25 micron process.
This is a major stride - as the original StrataFlash was a 5 volt only device.
Think of the upside - every major FLASH MEMEORY manufacturer is reporting increased orders, long lead times and placing customers on allocation - what a GREAT TIME to be introducing new, leading edge technology !
"The 128 Mb 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash devices are currently sampling, with high volume availability beginning in September. Pricing is $29.90 each in 1,000-unit quantities. "
Paul
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biz.yahoo.com
Monday August 2, 8:27 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Intel Corporation Announces 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash Memory Which Triples Read Performance
128 Mb Highest Density NOR Flash Offers Faster Access to Improve the Functionality of Connected Appliances
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Intel Corporation, the leader in flash memory, announced today its 3 Volt Intel® StrataFlash(TM) memory with triple the read performance over the previous version. Using advanced 0.25-micron lithography, Intel's memory enables both code execution and data storage on a single high density 128 Mb chip. Offering the most storage in a NOR flash device, its new Page Mode feature allows for up to 44 nanosecond (ns) effective read access to boost feature sets and improve data access times in handheld devices, smart phones, PC companions, networking equipment, set top boxes and other Internet connected applications.
''First, we surpassed Moore's law with our 2-bit-per-cell multi-level cell technology,'' said Hans Geyer, Intel vice president and general manager, Intel Flash Products Division. ''Now we can offer faster flash access times and higher density. This comprehensive hardware and software flash solution with combined data and code execution capabilities, offers OEMs a whole new design solution to meet the challenges of Internet connected applications.''
Designed for a broad range of uses, 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory can be used in smart phones, PC Companions, high-end set top boxes, networking switches and routers, telecom infrastructure equipment, such as cellular base stations, and other applications. Portable devices will especially benefit from the lower 3-volt implementation, which operates within a range of 2.7 to 3.6 volts, for longer battery life.
Fast Read Access Via Page Mode
The new Page Mode feature allows for 44 ns effective read times, which is up to three times faster than with asynchronous reads. The Page Mode interface uses a separate buffer outside the flash array for improved performance.
Code Plus Data and Intel Persistent Storage Manager Software
Flash code execution and data storage capabilities, made possible with flash software designed by Intel, allow manufacturers to replace E2PROM, DRAM, ROM or flash cards with fast and reliable single chip flash. ''Internet devices benefit from this combination of high-storage capability, fast access times, small space requirements and long battery life,'' said Geyer. ''Code and data execution out of flash memory brings OEMs a new cost-effective design alternative.''
Intel Flash products offer a comprehensive hardware and software solution. Devices using the Microsoft Windows* CE OS will benefit from the higher performing 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash in combination with Intel Persistent Storage Manager flash software, which combines executable code, reliable data storage, and registry back up functions, allowing manufacturers to essentially replace battery-backed DRAM, Mask ROM and storage cards. This lowers the overall system weight and prolongs battery life, and cuts design costs.
Symbian's EPOC* technology, designed for Smartphones and Communicators, supports the 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash Memory for code plus data storage.
Packaging and Pricing
The 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory offers manufacturers a 128-bit One-Time-Programmable (OTP) protection register to address industry concerns for system maintenance and security. Sixty-four bits are factory pre-programmed for system authentication and 64 bits are available for OEM programming.
The new chip will be available in a standard TSOP package or in Intel's new Easy BGA packaging, which is 50 percent smaller than TSOP. Easy BGA also provides a consistent package size for various densities and uses standard traces and drills for maximum manufacturing flexibility.
The product will be available in three densities. The 128 Mb 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash devices are currently sampling, with high volume availability beginning in September. Pricing is $29.90 each in 1,000-unit quantities.
More information on Intel Flash solutions can be obtained at the Intel Flash Web site at developer.intel.com/design/flash.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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Intel Corporation
David A. Dickstein, 916/356-2211
david.a.dickstein@intel.com
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