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Platforms:
Samsung Joins Alliance With IBM,
Chartered, Infineon
Samsung Electronics is joining a strategic semiconductor technology
development partnership with IBM, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing and
Infineon. Initially, the four companies will focus on 65 nanometer (nm)
technology and will extend, over time, to include 45nm process
development.
The technology alliance will reinforce the IBM technology-based design
point
for next-generation logic technologies, thus providing an industry-wide
platform for CMOS logic processes.
Joint development takes place at IBM's 300mm Advanced Semiconductor
Technology
Center in East Fishkill, N.Y., which began operation in July of 2003. Each
company will have the ability to implement the jointly developed processes in
its own manufacturing facilities.
"Samsung is pleased to join this elite partnership, further enhancing
technology and supporting services and accelerating market application of
cutting edge technologies," said Chang Gyu Hwang, president and CEO of Samsung
Electronics' Semiconductor Business. "This alliance is expected to create a
technology platform for nano-scale CMOS logic processes, enabling customers to
enjoy a broader offering of the next-generation logic process
technologies."
A separate agreement with IBM will give Samsung license rights to 90nm CMOS
logic technology. Samsung plans to introduce IBM's proven logic technology to
its highly integrated System-On-Chip (SOC) product line such as HD-TVs, DVDPs
and mobile applications. Based on Samsung's SOC business infrastructure, the
advanced logic technology will be available to Samsung's internal and external
customers, expanding IBM-based technology sourcing.
"The participation of Samsung, a worldwide technology leader, along with
our
current prestigious partners, makes IBM's New York-based chip facility the
worldwide center of expertise for silicon research and development," said John
E. Kelly III, senior vice president and group executive of Technology at IBM
Systems and Technology Group. "With our existing partners, Chartered and
Infineon, we welcome Samsung. Together we will create a global technology
platform, providing clients with consistent chip making methods and multiple
sources."
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