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Strategic Partnership Forms to Embed Flash for System-On-a-Chip

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Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. (SST) and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. have signed a licensing and strategic manufacturing partnership agreement to produce non-volatile memory products. Under the pact, Samsung will use SST's patented SuperFlash(R) technology for its embedded ASIC and microcontroller products, while SST will utilize Samsung's process technology and manufacturing capabilities for its memory embedded microcontrollers and ASIC products. The collaboration aims to offer advanced non-volatile memory and embedded flash products to OEM customers at a cost advantage.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership involves the use of SST's patented SuperFlash technology for Samsung's embedded ASIC and microcontroller products, covering 0.5u and below technologies.
  • Samsung will leverage SST's manufacturing power to produce advanced non-volatile memory products at a cost advantage for OEM customers.
  • The collaboration focuses on memory card products, wireless communications, portable computing, and consumer-based System-On-a-Chip applications.
  • SST's SuperFlash technology is well-suited for stand-alone memory and embedded applications, with a growing list of licensing partners, including SANYO Electric, TSMC, Seiko-Epson, Winbond, Analog Devices, and Information Storage Devices.
  • Samsung was the first company to introduce 64-Megabit DRAM in 1994 and had the world's first working silicon for the 1-Gigabit DRAM in November 1996.

Statistics:

  • 0.5u and below technologies covered by the SuperFlash technology license.
  • $18.8 billion: Samsung's revenue from its semiconductor division.
  • $92.7 billion: Samsung's total revenue from the Samsung Group.
  • 1994: The year Samsung introduced 64-Megabit DRAM.
  • November 1996: The month Samsung had the world's first working silicon for the 1-Gigabit DRAM.

Sources:

  • Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. ("Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations," and "Risk Factors" in SST's most recent SEC Forms 10K and 10Q).
  • PR Newswire (APRIL 16 /PRNewswire/ -- SILICON STORAGE TECHNOLOGY, INC. and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.)
  • Samsung Semiconductor (North American headquarters located in San Jose, CA).
  • PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com)

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