SanDisk teams up Toshiba to launch 43nm NAND flash and X3 technology

February 07th, 2008 | Category: Tech Talk

SanDisk and Toshiba made two announcements yesterday that promised to deliver cheaper and bigger MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash media. First is their x3, aka three-bit-per cell technology, would allow the company to cram 20 percents more die per wafer than traditional 56nm MLC flash which uses two-bits-per-cell technology. Second is the use of 43 nanometer process technology that doubles the density per chip compared to the previous 56nm process.

SanDisk-Toshiba co-designed 43nm production process is ready to start its mass-production

and shipment will start in the second half of 2008 with 16GB and 32GB models. You can expect a more competitive flash based storage soon.

[via webwire]

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