Intel, Micron unveil 32Gbit NAND on 34nm process

“This new device provides the best bit storage density available in the industry,” said Brian Shirley, vp of Micron’s memory group. “Together with our partners at Intel, we’re proud to have now taken the lead in production process technology.” Pete Hazen, director of marketing, Intel NAND Products Group, added: “The introduction of 34nm process technology highlights IMFT’s rapid progress and moves us to the forefront of NAND process technology. These advancements will accelerate the adoption of solid state drive solutions in computing platforms.” According to the partners, one 32Gbit chip could store more than 2000 high resolution digital photos or up to 1 000 songs on a personal music player. Similarly, two eight die stacked packages would provide 64Gbyte, enough for store up to 40 hours of high definition video in a digital camcorder. Based on the 34nm architecture, Intel and Micron plan to introduce lower density multilevel cell products later this year, as well as single level cell products.