20nm NAND flash from Intel detailed

More small , more capacity ,TPU reported a new processing technology from Intel Corporation and Micron Technology with a 20 nm process technology for making the NAND flash memory .

with this finer size of production the new process can produce an 8GB MLC (multi level cell) flash resulting to a high capacity , small size and low power consumption to target the mobile devices including smartphones and tablets , the chip size is just 118mm² which is 30 percent smaller than the 25nm process chip which is a critical point for mobile devices :

"Close customer collaboration is one of Micron's core values and through these efforts we are constantly uncovering compelling end-product design opportunities for NAND flash storage," said Glen Hawk, vice president of Micron's NAND Solutions Group. "Our innovation and growth opportunities continue with the 20nm NAND process, enabling Micron to deliver cost-effective, value-added solid-state storage solutions for our customers."

"Our goal is to enable instant, affordable access to the world's information," said Tom Rampone, vice president and general manager, Intel Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group. "Industry-leading NAND gives Intel the ability to provide the highest quality and most cost-effective solutions to our customers, generation after generation. The Intel-Micron joint venture is a model for the manufacturing industry as we continue to lead the industry in process technology and make quick transitions of our entire fab network to smaller and smaller lithographies."