AMD Introduces First Zero-Power Flash; 2.2-Volt-only Flash Memory.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 1997--AMD today announced the first zero-power flash product, the Am29LL800. With 2.2-volt read and write operation, it is the industry's lowest-voltage, highest-performance flash device. AMD's Am29LL800 extends the operating time of handheld, battery-powered products because the device consumes approximately 50 percent less power than 3.3-volt devices. "AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. is committed to leading this industry with the most advanced, low-voltage products. Today's announcement of the Am29LL800 zero-power flash is the next step in AMD's evolution toward 1.8- and 0.9-volt-based systems," said Walid Maghribi, vice president and general manager of AMD's Non-Volatile Memory Refers to memory chips that hold their content without power being applied. It may refer to chips that are not changeable, such as ROMs and PROMs, or to chips that can be rewritten many times such as flash memory. Division. "To help spur the growth of the handheld, battery-powered market, AMD is offering the Am29LL800 at no additional premium over the equivalent 2.7-volt product." 2.2-Volt Flash Applications The Am29LL800 addresses a broad base of new portable, battery-powered applications such as next-generation digital cellular phones and handheld organizers See PDA. . In addition to low energy consumption, 2.2-volt read and write operation enables users to add an increasing number of features for emerging applications such as portable digital voice recorders A digital, handheld device that is used to record short reminders. Very lightweight and typically using AAA batteries, such devices use flash memory to hold up to 100 messages and more. Messages can be retrieved sequentially or by direct access by message number. See microcassette. , digital cameras and two-way pagers. Zero-Power Flash During normal operation, most portable systems have many inactive periods. AMD's unique power management system automatically puts the device into sleep mode during these inactive periods, consuming virtually zero power. Other standard features include: Single-Supply Operation for Read and Write -- Eliminates the cost, power consumption and reliability issues associated with DC-to-DC converters required for dual-voltage flash devices. Extended 2.2- to 2.7-volt Operating Range -- Allows battery-powered systems to operate longer between battery replacement or recharging cycles. -- Single-power-supply operation for all read, program and erase operations. -- Available in commercial and industrial temperature ranges. High Performance -- 150 nanoseconds access time -- the fastest in the industry. Industry-Standard Architecture -- Based on the same process technology and architecture as AMD's 2.7-volt-only flash devices. -- Easy upgrade from AMD's 2.7-volt flash devices -- Sector Architecture with Sector Protection -- Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Algorithms -- 100,000 Program/Erase Cycle Endurance Package, Price and Availability The Am29LL800-150EC, an 8Mbit part, is available in a 48-pin TSOP (Thin Small Outline Package) A very thin, plastic, rectangular surface mount chip package with gull-wing pins on its two short sides. TSOPs are about a third as thick as SOJ chips. See gull-wing lead, SOP, SOJ and chip package. . Pricing is $10.70 in quantities of 10,000. About AMD AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices See PLD. and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, Calif., AMD had revenues of $2 billion in 1996. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD). -0- WORLD WIDE WEB: Press announcements and other information about AMD are available on the Internet via the World Wide Web. Type http://www.amd.com at the URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. prompt. Note to Editors: Readers may obtain additional information by calling 800/222-9323 or 408/749-5703. AMD, the AMD logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. GENERAL NOTICE: Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: AMD Kerry Gallagher, 408/749-2920 Internet: kerry.gallagher@amd.com |
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