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STMicroelectronics Expands Family of High-Density Code Storage Serial Flash Memory |
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 Geneva, May 6, 2002 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) a leader in serial Flash memory technology, today strengthened its position in the code storage market with the introduction of the first 4-Mbit and 8-Mbit devices in its serial Flash family. The 4-Mbit M25P40 and the 8-Mbit M25P80 are targeted at emerging serial code-download in a wide range of applications, including hard disk drives, DVD players, graphics cards, printers, wireless LANs, ADSL, networking, industrial applications and set-top boxes. Both devices are supplied in the smallest packages available today for these densities. Serial Flash memories are ideal for applications that require voice and image storage, especially those constrained by power, available pins, space and performance. The M25P40 and the M25P80 are organized as 8x512-Kbit and 16x512-Kbit sectors, respectively. Data can be read with a clock rate of up to 25MHz. Other features include a sequential read of 168ms for 4-Mbit and 335ms for 8-Mbit, sector or bulk erase, four write protection modes, 1uA deep power-down mode, and hardware/software write protection setting. Both devices operate within a single 2.7-3.6Vcc range. Built using an advanced CMOS process, the M25P40 and the M25P80 offer a minimum data retention of 20 years and have a guaranteed write endurance of 100,000 cycles. Serial Flash memory enables program code to be downloaded upon power-up from external Flash. Typically, parallel Flash packages with more than 28 pins impose a significant overhead. By switching to a 4-pin serial Flash interface, controller or master pin count, board space, power, system noise and overall cost can be greatly reduced. ST's serial Flash family combines choice and compatibility with rugged and economical code storage. The key feature is the S08 footprint that can accept a density range from 512-Kbits to 8-Mbits. A new Micro Leadframe Package (MLP8), footprint-compatible with the S08 Narrow package, will complete the package range for these products in the second half of 2002. All devices support the 4-pin Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI bus). The M25P40 comes in an 8-pin S08 package (150-mil), while the M25P80 is offered in the S08 wide package (200-mil). Both devices will be available in volume production in Q2, 2002. Further information on ST's serial Flash memory series is available at www.st.com/serialflash. About STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics, the world's third largest independent semiconductor company, is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2001, the Company's net revenues were $6.36 billion and net earnings were $257.1 million. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com. |
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