11.02.2004 - Spansion Enters Fast-Growing Serial Flash Memory Market

SUNNYVALE, CA -- November 2, 2004 --Spansion LLC, the Flash memory subsidiary of AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Fujitsu (TSE: 6702), today announced an entirely new Flash memory family designed to reduce costs and dramatically simplify system design of Flash-enabled consumer electronics, PC peripherals, and in-cabin automotive electronics. The new Spansion™ FL Flash memory family enables these improvements by using the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), an emerging serial communication standard with rapid projected Flash memory market growth from nearly $500 million in 2005 to more than $1 billion in 2007 . The family leverages the company’s proprietary MirrorBit™ technology and ranges from 1 to 16 megabits (Mb) today, with devices up to 64Mb planned for mid-2005. - View Press Release - Visit AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)