Intel and Micron Technology Tuesday are rolling out a new 3-bit-per-cell NAND flash technology and expect to unveil 2xnm technology by the end of the year.
Designed and manufactured by IM Flash Technologies (IMFT), the companies' NAND flash joint venture, the new 3bpc NAND technology produces the industry's smallest and most cost-effective 32-gigabit (Gb) chip currently available on the market, according to the companies. The 32-Gb 3bpc NAND chip is 126mm. The chips are typically used in consumer storage devices such as flash cards and USB drives.
"This milestone sets the stage for continued silicon leadership on 2xnm process that will help decrease costs and increase the capabilities of our NAND solutions for our customers," said Randy Wilhelm, Intel vice president and general manager, Intel NAND Solutions Group, in a statement.
Currently, Micron is sampling and will be in mass production in the fourth quarter this year.
"We see 3bpc NAND technology as an important piece of our road map," said Brian Shirley, vice president of Micron's memory group, in a statement. "We also continue to move forward on further shrinks in NAND."
Intel and Micron formed their manufacturing operation, IM Flash Technologies, based in Lehi, Utah, in 2006. Micron owns 51 percent of the company and Intel owns 49 percent. All products are licensed and sold by both companies and have no third-party customers.
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