Elpida completes development of 65nm XS Version 1-Gigabit DDR3 SDRAM
Elpida today announced that it has completed development of a 65nm XS extra-shrink version 1-Gigabit DDR3 SDRAM that is as cost-competitive as 50nm process memory devices. The 65nm XS is a smaller version of the already shrunken 65nm S and delivers 25% more chips per 300mm wafer compared with its predecessor.
In addition to its extremely small chip size the XS shortens the manufacturing process and helps to greatly reduce equipment costs through the use of ArF dry scanner equipment. Chips costs are comparable to 50nm process products.
The new 65nm XS version 1-Gigabit DDR3 SDRAM will target the PC and server DRAM market.
Mass production is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2010.
