IMEC, Europe's independent nanoelectronics and nanotechnology research institute, announces that Micron Technology Inc.; focused on memory, storage and imaging semiconductor products; joined IMEC's (sub)-32nm CMOS research platform as core partner. Micron will also participate within IMEC's advanced Flash memory program.
Gilbert Declerck, president and CEO of IMEC, said, "We are excited that Micron joins both our core and advanced Flash memory program. Up to now, IMEC's (sub)-32nm CMOS research program focused mainly on logic with SRAM as demonstrator cell. Our program is now expanded with one of the world's leading memory and imaging companies. We are looking forward to an extensive, long-term partnership with Micron and are convinced that the know-how and expertise of Micron will be of great value for our global platform."
Scott DeBoer, director of process development, Micron, stated, "We believe the technology challenges facing our industry today are best addressed by an approach which includes sharing broad-range, basic research to help efficiently focus valuable internal resources on core development. IMEC provides a proven environment for accomplishing the necessary long range research in many of our areas of interest. We are very pleased to engage in this strategic partnership, which will help enable us to continue delivering the world's most innovative memory and imaging technology to our customers."
With Micron joining IMEC's core program, nine of the world's leading IC manufacturers or foundries—Infineon, Intel, Matsushita/Panasonic, Micron, Philips, Samsung, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and TSMC—collaborate in IMEC's art 300mm research facilities to conquer the ITRS challenges for the (sub)-32nm node.
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