Intel Corporation and Micron Technology Inc. (NYSE:MU) today unveiled a high speed NAND flash memory technology that can greatly enhance the access and transfer of data in devices that use silicon for storage. The new technology -- developed jointly by Intel and Micron and manufactured by the companies' NAND flash joint venture, IM Flash Technologies (IMFT) -- is five times faster than conventional NAND, allowing data to be transferred in a fraction of the time for computing, video, photography and other consumer applications.
The new high speed NAND can reach speeds up to 200 megabytes per second (MB/s) for reading data and 100 MB/s for writing data, achieved by leveraging the new ONFI 2.0 specification and a four-plane architecture with higher clock speeds. In comparison, conventional single level cell NAND is limited to 40 MB/s for reading data and less than 20 MB/s for writing data.
"Micron looks forward to unlocking the possibilities with high speed NAND," said Frankie Roohparvar, Micron vice president of NAND development. "We are working with an ecosystem of key enablers and partners to build and optimize corresponding system technologies that take advantage of its improved performance capabilities. Micron is committed to NAND innovation and designing new features into the technology that create a powerful data storage solution for today's most popular consumer electronic and computing devices."
"The computing market is embracing NAND-based solutions to accelerate system performance through the use of caching and solid-state drives," said Pete Hazen, director of marketing, Intel NAND Products Group. "At up to five times the performance over conventional NAND, the high speed NAND from Intel and Micron, based on the ONFi 2.0 industry standard, will enable new embedded solutions and removable solutions that take advantage of high-performance system interfaces, including PCIe and upcoming standards such as USB 3.0."
For example, the specific performance advantages of high speed NAND in today's most popular devices include:
-- When used in a hybrid hard drive, high speed NAND can allow the system to read and write data anywhere between two or four times the speed when compared to conventional hard drives.
-- With the popularity of digital video cameras and video on demand services, high speed NAND can enable a high-definition movie to be transferred five times faster than conventional NAND.
-- With the pending USB 3.0 interface, high speed NAND is expected to effectively deliver on the increased data transfer rates of the new specification, where conventional NAND would act as the bottleneck in system performance. USB 3.0 is aiming for 10 times the bandwidth of current USB 2.0 solutions, or approximately achieving 4.8 gigabits per second.
-- As NAND continues to move into the PC platform, the Non-Volatile Memory Host Controller Interface (NVMHCI) can take advantage of high speed NAND in solutions such as Intel(R) Turbo Memory, allowing for even better system performance. NVMHCI is designed to provide a standard software programming interface allowing operating system drivers to access NAND flash memory storage in applications such as hard drive caching and solid-state drives.
Additional information on high speed NAND, the applications and opportunities for the technology can be found on Micron's Web site at www.micron.com/highspeednand.
About Intel
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
About Micron
Micron Technology Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.
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Sunday, November 11, 2007
HUMMER and Micron to Document Rod Hall's 40th Running of the SCORE Baja 1000 off-Road Race
To document Rod Hall's entry into his 40th SCORE International Tecate Baja 1000, HUMMER, Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE:MU), and Rod Hall Racing have partnered to equip Hall's Team HUMMER mini stock-class HUMMER H3 with innovative image sensor and advanced flash memory technology from Micron. This technology will record video from the vehicle as the action unfolds in the spectacular off-road race.
This year's SCORE Baja 1000 that begins Nov. 13 in Ensenada, Mexico, and travels down the entire Baja Peninsula, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the race and represents 40 years of competing in the contest for Rod Hall, 69, an off-road racing legend.
Hall's relentless and unfailing driving ability has earned him a record 18 career wins at the Baja 1000 and the distinction of being the only driver in history to win the Baja 1000 overall in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Moreover, Hall remains the only person to have raced in every Baja 1000 in a four-wheeled vehicle in the 40-year history of the event. Hall enters the 2007 competition with his son, Chad Hall, a five time Baja 1000 winner, and his son, Josh Hall, a three-time Baja 1000 winner.
To capture images of this racing celebration, Micron has outfitted the Halls' three HUMMER vehicles with Micron DigitalClarity(TM) image sensors and Lexar Professional CompactFlash(TM) memory cards to record and store video. Lexar Media is a Micron subsidiary.
"This is a special race for the Hall's and Team HUMMER," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER General Manager. "We're honored that Rod Hall Racing has been competing and winning in stock-class HUMMER vehicles since 1993, and are proud to have the opportunity to partner with Micron Technology to document Rod's 40th running of the race."
In addition to Rod's H3, HUMMER and Micron will outfit Josh Hall's full stock-class 2008 H2 SUT and Chad Hall's full stock-class H3 Alpha with the same Micron technology, documenting the race as it unfolds for the entire Hall family, the winningest family in Baja 1000 history.
For Micron, having its technology again featured in the SCORE Baja 1000 is further testament to its durability and quality.
"We competed in the SCORE Baja 1000 in 2006 to further test that our imaging and flash technologies would operate seamlessly in today's automotive, mobile phone, consumer electronic and computing devices," said Dean Klein, Micron vice president of Memory System Development. "Our technology performed wonderfully in those difficult conditions, and we continue to receive strong response from our automotive customers."
More on Micron Automotive Imaging and Flash Memory Solutions
For Micron, the Baja 1000 offers another harsh environment to test the durability of its image sensors and flash memory cards. With its superior image quality, Micron is a leading supplier of CMOS image sensors in the technology industry today. The company's imaging technology can be found in a variety of applications from mobile phones and PC cameras to security and healthcare products. Micron also provides best-in-class image sensors to the automotive industry, with its image chips designed into backup camera, parking assistance, lane departure warning and several other safety navigation systems in various makes and models of automobiles worldwide.
Additionally, the NAND flash memory video recorders installed in the vehicles contain an 8 gigabyte Lexar Professional CompactFlash memory card. Trusted by professional photographers, the memory cards provide a high-speed, high-capacity removable storage solution that facilitates the ultimate performance in digital still and video recording equipment.
Additional information on Micron's automotive imaging portfolio can be found on its website at www.micron.com/applications/automotive/. And for an interesting perspective on products, trends and initiatives affecting the automotive industry, visit Micron's automotive blog at automotive.micronblogs.com.
For more information about Lexar Professional memory cards, visit http://lexar.com/digfilm.
About Team HUMMER
Team HUMMER was founded by legendary off-road racer Rod Hall in 1993. Since then, Rod and his sons Josh and Chad have compiled 11 class wins at the Baja 1000; and five BitD class championships. Team HUMMER competes with the H3 Alpha, H2 SUT and H3 in the stock class, which features production-based vehicles with stock frames, stock suspension designs and production-based engines. For more information about Team HUMMER, visit www.rodhallracing.com.
About HUMMER
HUMMER is a division of General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, which employs about 321,000 people globally. HUMMER is one of the world's fastest growing truck brands, with a product line-up that consists of the H2, H2 SUT, H3 and the award-winning H3 Alpha. HUMMER models are available today in 37 countries around the world.
About Micron
Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.
Micron, the Micron orbit logo and DigitalClarity are trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc. Lexar and the Lexar logo are trademarks of Lexar Media, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc. is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash(TM) and CF logo(TM) trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This year's SCORE Baja 1000 that begins Nov. 13 in Ensenada, Mexico, and travels down the entire Baja Peninsula, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the race and represents 40 years of competing in the contest for Rod Hall, 69, an off-road racing legend.
Hall's relentless and unfailing driving ability has earned him a record 18 career wins at the Baja 1000 and the distinction of being the only driver in history to win the Baja 1000 overall in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Moreover, Hall remains the only person to have raced in every Baja 1000 in a four-wheeled vehicle in the 40-year history of the event. Hall enters the 2007 competition with his son, Chad Hall, a five time Baja 1000 winner, and his son, Josh Hall, a three-time Baja 1000 winner.
To capture images of this racing celebration, Micron has outfitted the Halls' three HUMMER vehicles with Micron DigitalClarity(TM) image sensors and Lexar Professional CompactFlash(TM) memory cards to record and store video. Lexar Media is a Micron subsidiary.
"This is a special race for the Hall's and Team HUMMER," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER General Manager. "We're honored that Rod Hall Racing has been competing and winning in stock-class HUMMER vehicles since 1993, and are proud to have the opportunity to partner with Micron Technology to document Rod's 40th running of the race."
In addition to Rod's H3, HUMMER and Micron will outfit Josh Hall's full stock-class 2008 H2 SUT and Chad Hall's full stock-class H3 Alpha with the same Micron technology, documenting the race as it unfolds for the entire Hall family, the winningest family in Baja 1000 history.
For Micron, having its technology again featured in the SCORE Baja 1000 is further testament to its durability and quality.
"We competed in the SCORE Baja 1000 in 2006 to further test that our imaging and flash technologies would operate seamlessly in today's automotive, mobile phone, consumer electronic and computing devices," said Dean Klein, Micron vice president of Memory System Development. "Our technology performed wonderfully in those difficult conditions, and we continue to receive strong response from our automotive customers."
More on Micron Automotive Imaging and Flash Memory Solutions
For Micron, the Baja 1000 offers another harsh environment to test the durability of its image sensors and flash memory cards. With its superior image quality, Micron is a leading supplier of CMOS image sensors in the technology industry today. The company's imaging technology can be found in a variety of applications from mobile phones and PC cameras to security and healthcare products. Micron also provides best-in-class image sensors to the automotive industry, with its image chips designed into backup camera, parking assistance, lane departure warning and several other safety navigation systems in various makes and models of automobiles worldwide.
Additionally, the NAND flash memory video recorders installed in the vehicles contain an 8 gigabyte Lexar Professional CompactFlash memory card. Trusted by professional photographers, the memory cards provide a high-speed, high-capacity removable storage solution that facilitates the ultimate performance in digital still and video recording equipment.
Additional information on Micron's automotive imaging portfolio can be found on its website at www.micron.com/applications/automotive/. And for an interesting perspective on products, trends and initiatives affecting the automotive industry, visit Micron's automotive blog at automotive.micronblogs.com.
For more information about Lexar Professional memory cards, visit http://lexar.com/digfilm.
About Team HUMMER
Team HUMMER was founded by legendary off-road racer Rod Hall in 1993. Since then, Rod and his sons Josh and Chad have compiled 11 class wins at the Baja 1000; and five BitD class championships. Team HUMMER competes with the H3 Alpha, H2 SUT and H3 in the stock class, which features production-based vehicles with stock frames, stock suspension designs and production-based engines. For more information about Team HUMMER, visit www.rodhallracing.com.
About HUMMER
HUMMER is a division of General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, which employs about 321,000 people globally. HUMMER is one of the world's fastest growing truck brands, with a product line-up that consists of the H2, H2 SUT, H3 and the award-winning H3 Alpha. HUMMER models are available today in 37 countries around the world.
About Micron
Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.
Micron, the Micron orbit logo and DigitalClarity are trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc. Lexar and the Lexar logo are trademarks of Lexar Media, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc. is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash(TM) and CF logo(TM) trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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