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Intel Unveils 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash Memory with Enhanced Performance and Features

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Intel Corporation has announced a new 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory that offers triple the read performance over the previous version. Utilizing advanced 0.25-micron lithography, this technology enables both code execution and data storage on a single high-density 128 Mb chip. The new Page Mode feature provides up to 44 nanosecond (ns) effective read access, boosting feature sets and improving data access times in various applications, such as handheld devices, smart phones, PC companions, networking equipment, and set top boxes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory offers triple the read performance over the previous version.
  • The technology uses advanced 0.25-micron lithography to enable both code execution and data storage on a single high-density 128 Mb chip.
  • The new Page Mode feature allows for up to 44 ns effective read access, which is up to three times faster than asynchronous reads.
  • The technology is designed for a broad range of applications, including smart phones, PC companions, high-end set top boxes, networking switches and routers, and other Internet connected devices.
  • The 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory operates within a range of 2.7 to 3.6 volts, providing longer battery life for portable devices.
  • The technology offers 128-bit One-Time-Programmable (OTP) protection registers to address industry concerns for system maintenance and security.
  • The new chip will be available in three densities, with the 128 Mb 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash devices currently sampling and high volume availability beginning in September.
  • Pricing for the 128 Mb 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash devices is $29.90 each in 1,000-unit quantities.

Statistics:

  • The 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory offers up to 44 ns effective read access times.
  • This is up to three times faster than asynchronous reads.
  • The technology uses 0.25-micron lithography to enable both code execution and data storage on a single high-density 128 Mb chip.
  • The 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory operates within a range of 2.7 to 3.6 volts.
  • The new chip will be available in three densities.

Sources:

  • [Intel Corporation]
  • [Intel Flash Web site]

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