STMicroelectronics intros serial flash memory chips

NEW DELHI: STMicroelectronics has launched the new generation of its serial

Flash memory chips, with densities from 1 to 4 Mbit, for automotive applications

with high reliability requirements.

The

new M25P10-A, M25P20 and M25P40 memories — 1 Mbit, 2 Mbit and 4 Mbit,

respectively — are considered to be the first serial Flash devices tough enough

to be specified and made available for the automotive environment. They are

produced using ST's volume-proven state-of-the-art technology to offer reliable

solutions for automotive applications. The products are Automotive Grade

certified, and are qualified to the AEC-Q100 standard.






In addition, the devices are tested through ST's proprietary High Reliability
Certified Flow (HRCF) procedure to guarantee operation over the full -40 degrees

C to +125 degrees C automotive temperature range, and to meet automotive quality

and reliability demands.






Maintaining high-speed access at up to 25MHz over the wide operating temperature
range, the new memories are ideal for use in high performance engine management,

transmission control modules and safety applications, as well as in in-car

systems such as the dashboard, multimedia displays and audio systems.






Devices are manufactured entirely within ST facilities qualified to ISO/TS
16949:2002, and provide unrivalled performance and ruggedness to meet both

existing and future automotive requirements. Engineering samples are available

for evaluation now, with volume production planned for Q2 2006. An 8-Mbit device

is planned for the end of 2006. Products are priced at $0.95, $1.20 and $1.40

for M25P10-A, M25P20 and M25P40, respectively.






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