Intel and Micron create world’s smallest NAND using 25nm-process

Intel and Micron’s joint venture, IM Flash Technologies (IMFT) has achieved a major breakthrough by developing the world’s first 25nm-based NAND flash. Using the 25nm process technology, Intel believes the NAND can give consumer electronics manufacturers a way to integrate larger amounts of storage in a cost-effective manner.

Intel and Micron has developed an 8GB 25nm-based NAND flash and measures just 167mm², which if we measure, is small enough to fit in the CD hole in the center.

IMFT is currently sampling the NAND and is expected to enter mass production in Q2 2010.

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