SOURCE: Nanosys, Inc.
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March 20, 2008 09:00 ET
Hynix Joins Nanosys' NAND Flash Memory Technology Access Program
PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - March 20, 2008) - Nanosys, Inc. today announced that Hynix
Semiconductor Inc., the world's second largest memory manufacturer, has
joined Nanosys' Memory Technology Access Program (M-TAP). Under the M-TAP,
Hynix will collaborate with Nanosys to apply Nanosys' quantum dot flash
memory technologies (QDM) for NAND-based flash memory. Specific terms of
the agreement were not disclosed.
Nanosys has developed its QDM flash technologies to improve the
performance and continued scaling capabilities for a wide variety of
NAND-based flash memory designs. Participants in Nanosys' M-TAP
collaborate to apply these proprietary technology solutions for current and
future generations of memory products. For additional information regarding
M-TAP, please email mtap@nanosysinc.com.
"We are very pleased to be collaborating with Hynix under our M-TAP
program," said Calvin Chow, Nanosys' Chief Executive Officer. "Hynix's
vision and proven ability to deploy new technologies rapidly and
successfully into the marketplace makes them an excellent collaborator."
"New enabling technologies that can be rapidly implemented are required to
address the immediate and escalating demand for cost effective,
high-performance flash memory," said Dr. Seok Kiu Lee, Vice President of
the R&D Division at Hynix. "We look forward to applying Nanosys' QDM flash
technology towards this significant need and opportunity."
About Nanosys
Nanosys, Inc. is a leader in the development of nanotechnology enabled
products utilizing high-performance inorganic nanostructures. Nanosys has
built one of the broadest technology platforms in the industry with over
500 patents and patent applications covering fundamental areas of
nanotechnology. Based in Palo Alto, California and privately held, Nanosys
collaborates with industry leaders to develop revolutionary high-value,
high-performance products for computing, optoelectronics, communications,
renewable energy, defense and the life sciences. Additional information on
Nanosys can be found at www.nanosysinc.com.
About Hynix
Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (HSI) of Icheon, Korea is the world's top tier
memory semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips
("DRAMs") and Flash memory chips to a wide range of established
international customers. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Stock
Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg
Stock Exchange. Further information about Hynix is available at
www.hynix.com.