Intel Noses Ahead of Samsung with 65nm-process Flash RAM

Yesterday, we noted that Samsung's 70nm (smaller is better) 1GB flash RAM has tested much faster at sustained read than its 90nm flash RAM. Well, Intel just anounced that is has produced samples of 1GB flash RAM modules built in a 65nm process. Intel's flash RAM is used in devices such as cell phones to manage critical phone operations, handle Personal Information Management data and to store photos, music and videos, a much narrower market than Samsung's. However, Intel's announcement shows that the development of flash RAM technology continues at a rapid pace. It's only a matter of time until flash RAM technology is used in computers to replace hard drive functions. More... [Bill Fox]