Toshiba Corp. and Xilinx Inc. announced that they have entered into a joint development agreement for next-generation 65nm (nanometer)-generation FPGAs.
Wim Roelandts, chairman, president and CEO, Xilinx, said, ¡°Toshiba's reputation as a world leader in advanced process technologies and high quality manufacturing is indisputable and over the past year, our 90nm manufacturing relationship has paid off for Xilinx and our customers. As process evolution forces newer and tighter collaborative efforts as well as technical approaches, we are pleased to have a partner such a Toshiba that is in sync with these dynamics. We're forging ahead at 65nm with confidence, bolstered by the fact that Toshiba is an industry leader in 65nm technologies for digital consumer markets, and in research and development at 45nm and below."
Masashi Muromachi, president & CEO of the Semiconductor Company at Toshiba Corporation, stated, ¡°Xilinx has long maintained leadership in the FPGA industry by consistently introducing competitive products implementing cutting edge technologies. This is a perfect match with Toshiba. We are committed to developing the most advanced process technology and to achieving stable volume supply at world class yields in our state-of-the-art 300mm facility. This strategic relationship secures and reconfirms our technology leadership, and will give customers early access to innovative solutions.¡±
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