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To: Paul Engel who wrote (55472)	5/13/1998 1:09:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 186894

Intel Investors - Intel introduced today Two New Flash Memory Devices One of these may find a high usage rate in Cell Phones and Set Top Boxes because of its Unique Embedded Security Serialization Code - to prevent improper usage of electronic devices. The other one is a very fast Flash device with Burst Read capability, reading the first of 4 Data words in 90 nS followed by burst reads of three successive words at 21 nS intervals. These products are based on Intel's new 0.25 micron Flash process - looks like Intel is forging ahead in the Technology Development of Flash devices! {=============================} intel.com " In addition, the family's enhanced high-speed programming, high bit density, and fabrication process using Intel's newest 0.25-micron process technology make it especially attractive for the growing number of high-volume consumer products that use flash memory chips, like global position systems (GPSs) and set-top boxes. " {============================} Read more about it below. Paul {======================================} intel.com New Intelr Flash Products Enable New Level of System Security Features "Silicon Serial Number" Uniquely Identifies Each Cell Phone FOLSOM, Calif., May 13, 1998 - Intel Corporation today introduced a new product based on Intelr Boot Block Flash technology that will make it much more difficult to clone cellular phones. The Boot Block Flash technology adds a unique "silicon serial number" which, when coupled with an unalterable, one-time programmable module, enables manufacturers to put a second level of unique serial numbers in each phone. The technology, specifically called Intel's Advanced+ Boot Block flash, is a way of "blocking" different areas of the memory device so it can store data (phones numbers in a cell phone) and code (the operating instructions for the phone) in separate areas of a single device. In addition to the flash memory architecture, Intel designed software to manage and protect the data and operating system instructions in handheld appliances. Because Intel Boot Block flash performs two functions in one device, it enables equipment manufacturers to reduce the number of components in their systems, resulting in reduced board space and component costs. "Intel has combined its expertise in flash technology with software innovation to address two of the most pressing issues for cellular phone, set top box and handheld computer manufacturers - tamper protection against cloning and data corruption, and solving system performance bottlenecks," said Hans Geyer, vice president and general manager of Intel's Flash Products Division. In addition to Advanced+ Boot Block flash, Intel also introduced a second flash technology device called Intel Fast Boot Block flash. This technology reduces memory bottlenecks by increasing memory performance in embedded systems as much as five times more than traditional flash approaches. This Boot Block product helps to speed up printers, increase set top box capabilities and manage the performance needs of handheld computer devices. 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.