CHANDLER, Ariz. and
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip
Technology Inc. [NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of
microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions,
through its Silicon Storage Technology (SST) subsidiary, and
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a leading provider of advanced
semiconductor manufacturing technology, today announced the full
qualification and availability of SST's 55nm embedded
SuperFlash® non-volatile memory (NVM) on
GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 55nm Low Power Extended (LPx)/ RF enabled
platform. The qualification of GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 55nm,
split-gate-cell SuperFlash technology-based process was performed
according to JEDEC standards. This process technology also met the
requirements of AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification with an ambient
temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, and demonstrated endurance of
100K program/erase cycles with more than 20 years of data retention
at 150°C.
According to global information company IHS, the automotive
semiconductor market is forecast to reach $31B in 2015, with a strong 7.5 percent
improvement over 2014. Embedded Flash-based semiconductors are a
key component of this market segment.
"Embedded SuperFlash memory is a de-facto standard at foundries
for microcontrollers, smartcards, and various system-on-chip
devices," said Mark Reiten, vice
president of Technology Licensing for SST, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Microchip. "GLOBALFOUNDRIES has been a great partner
for building a state-of-the-art 55nm embedded SuperFlash platform,
and we are already engaged with several customers in various market
segments. We are pleased to partner with GLOBALFOUNDRIES, to
further strengthen our market leadership in embedded Flash-based
devices".
"GLOBALFOUNDRIES recognizes the need to provide a low-cost
embedded Flash platform for secure ID, mixed-signal, NFC/RF and
next-generation IoT applications," said Gregg Bartlett, senior vice president of product
management at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. "Our deep collaboration with SST has
resulted in qualified, commercially available 55nm SuperFlash
technology on GLOBALFOUNDRIES' high-yielding 55nm low-power process
platform, which will enable high-performance solutions for
customers across key market segments."
GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 55nm LPx/RF platform, complete with eNVM
technology, is available to customers now. This platform technology
offers a fast path-to-product solution, with a custom library of
off-the-shelf eNVM IP blocks that are optimized for specific MCU
product applications.
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About Silicon Storage Technology
Microchip Technology's SST subsidiary is a leading
provider of embedded Flash technology. SST develops, designs,
licenses and markets a diversified range of proprietary and
patented SuperFlash memory technology solutions for the consumer,
industrial, automotive and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. SST
was founded in 1989, went public in 1995 (NASDAQ: SSTI), and was
acquired by Microchip in April 2010.
SST is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip, and is
headquartered in San Jose, Calif.
For more information, visit the SST Web site at
http://www.microchip.com/SST-050515a.
About GLOBALFOUNDRIES
GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the world's first full-service semiconductor
foundry with a truly global footprint. Launched in March 2009, the company has quickly achieved
scale as the second largest foundry in the world, providing a
unique combination of advanced technology and manufacturing to more
than 160 customers. With operations in Singapore, Germany and the
United States, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the only foundry that
offers the flexibility and security of manufacturing centers
spanning three continents. The company's three 300mm fabs and five
200mm fabs provide the full range of process technologies from
mainstream to the leading edge. This global manufacturing footprint
is supported by major facilities for research, development and
design enablement located near hubs of semiconductor activity in
the United States, Europe and Asia. GLOBALFOUNDRIES is owned by Mubadala
Development Company. For more information, visit
http://www.microchip.com/GLOBALFOUNDRIES-050515a.
About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading
provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP
solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total
system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse
customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers
outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and
quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at
http://www.microchip.com/Microchip-050515a.
Note: The SST name, the SST logo, and SuperFlash are
registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. and Silicon
Storage Technology, Inc., as applicable, in the USA and other countries. All other trademarks
mentioned herein are the property of their respective
companies.
Tags / Keywords: SuperFlash, Embedded Flash, 55nm,
Non-Volatile Memory, Automotive Flash, Industrial Flash, IoT, Low
Power Flash, High Reliability Flash, High Endurance Flash, High
Data Retention Flash, Split-Gate Cell
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Editorial Contact:
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Eric
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Erica
McGill
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480-792-7182
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518-305-5978
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eric.lawson@microchip.com
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erica.mcgill@globalfoundries.com
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