Micron Shows Serial NAND Flash

BOISE, Idaho -- Micron Technology, Inc. today introduced a serial NAND flash memory technology, providing embedded applications with the flexibility to easily upgrade their storage capacity. With chip density starting at 1 gigabit (Gb), Microns serial NAND flash allows customers to easily and cost-effectively extend their storage capacity beyond what is currently available with serial NOR flash, and it provides a significant cost-per-bit advantage.

“Micron’s serial NAND offers the lowest cost-per-bit serial interface flash on the market,” said Kevin Kilbuck, director of NAND market development for Micron. “There are several embedded applications today that require 128 megabytes or more of storage, and we expect capacity to continue to grow, providing the need for a NAND-based storage alternative to NOR flash.”

As embedded systems evolve, they are requiring more robust and higher-density memory solutions. Gone are the days when WiMAX devices, set-top boxes, printers and other industrial and automotive applications were designed only to decode information. They now contain more sophisticated operating systems for managing multimedia, photos and other data-intensive content, which are driving the need for these devices to contain greater storage capacity.

Recognizing these application needs, Micron has leveraged its trusted NAND technology, providing customers with a storage solution that offers increased density, improved write performance and greater scalability—allowing them to expand their application storage capacity without having to perform a complete system redesign. Additionally, Micron’s serial NAND utilizes the same package type as parallel NAND, effectively acting as a transitional gateway for manufacturers to move from a serial into a parallel NAND interface, if and when needed.

Micron Technology Inc.