Micron goes banandas

MEMORY OUTFIT MICRON technology has let loose its high-density portfolio of block abstracted (BA) NAND flash memory for use in personal media players and other applications.

Using a 34nm process technology, Micron's BA NAND combines MLC NAND with a memory controller in a single package.

Micron reckons its approach to BA NAND enables designers to migrate from raw NAND to a managed package with minimal changes. The use of an embedded controller allows system manufacturers to keep up with NAND technology innovations and improve their time to market, the company said.

BA NAND is wrapped in the industry-standard LGA-52 package and is compliant with the ONFI 1.0 specification.

Micron is currently sampling 8GB and 16GB units. The company plans to expand its density offering later in 2009. µ

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