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Article: Flash memory package debuts Intel offers chips
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- October 14, 2003
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SAN JOSE -- A new flash memory system Intel Corp. introduced
Monday aims to capitalize on the photography and multimedia functions
being built into new cell phones.
Packing all memory functions into three or more stacked chips, the
Intel StrataFlash Wireless memory system is designed for phones that
need extra storage for video, pictures and music.
The design also cuts manufacturing costs.
"This new device allows a cell phone manufacturer in the same very
small footprint to be able to store up to an hour of full motion
video," said Curt Nichols, vice president of Intel's Flash Products
Group.
The package -- with a total capacity of up to 1 gigabit -- can
handle the memory requirements ...