Intel tests first 65nm NOR flash memory chips

BANGALORE: Intel Corporation has announced that is the first company to sample NOR multi-level cell flash memory chips at 1-gigabit density using its 65-nanometer (nm) process technology. Intel's NOR Flash memory chips are used in devices such as cell phones to manage critical phone operations, handle Personal Information Management data and to store photos, music and videos.

Intel's handset OEM customers will benefit from a common flash

architecture that will simplify the migration from 90nm to 65nm process

technology.

"With these offerings, Intel continues to lead in providing the

industry's most advanced NOR flash memory for the mainstream handset market

segment," said Brian Harrison, Intel vice president and general manager of

the Flash Memory Group. "Our 65nm process technology will improve flash

performance to enable the next generation of handsets that deliver new and

enhanced capabilities for end-users."

The chip samples will be available to customers late in the second quarter.

Intel's first production of microprocessors built on 65nm technology

started in the second half of 2005. The company is currently shipping

mobile, desktop, server and embedded processors.