Micron Technology Pairs SyncFlash Memory With Motorola's DragonBall MX1 Application Processor
Combination Boosts Handheld Performance
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2002--Micron Technology,
Inc., (NYSE:MU - news) today announced Motorola's DragonBall(TM) MX1
application processor supports Micron's SyncFlash® memory
technology. The DragonBall MX1 is designed for smaller, lighter,
lower-cost mobile products such as smart phones, advanced information
appliances, Web browsers and tablets, digital media audio players,
handheld computers and mobile data/voice applications. SyncFlash
memory technology features the highest read bandwidth of any
nonvolatile memory, facilitating reduced boot times and lower power
consumption. By joining these two technologies, mobile communications
customers may receive dramatically enhanced system performance.
"Micron is pleased to collaborate with Motorola to boost the power
and usability of handheld products, including PDAs, smart phones, and
more," said Kevin Widmer, Micron's Strategic Marketing Director for
SyncFlash Memory. "We are committed to developing a roadmap for
high-performance, low-power SyncFlash memory solutions specifically
targeted for next-generation mobile applications. With its rich
multimedia capabilities and ease of use, Motorola's DragonBall MX1 is
an integral part of that strategy."
SyncFlash memory replaces standard Flash and resides on the SDRAM
bus. This allows the processor to execute data at full system speed;
it also simplifies code management and system architecture while
providing instant-on performance. SyncFlash devices require no refresh
to maintain memory contents, creating an ideal memory solution for
low-powered systems, such as the handheld applications targeted by the
DragonBall MX1. With its SDRAM-compatible interface, SyncFlash devices
also provide designers a pathway to simplified system architecture.
Products built on the DragonBall MX1 may leverage the ARM920T
core-based microprocessor with speeds over 200MHz. Additionally, the
DragonBall MX1 provides the first on-chip Bluetooth(TM)-ready
applications processor announced from a major worldwide semiconductor
supplier. The DragonBall MX1 further addresses the needs of the
handheld market with intelligent integrated peripherals and
best-in-class battery life.
"SyncFlash memory and the DragonBall MX1 make a powerhouse duo for
the development of leading-edge handheld products," said Stephen Tsao,
Marketing Manager for Asia-Pacific, Motorola's Wireless and Broadband
Systems Group. "The DragonBall MX1's handheld performance and enhanced
portable features are critical for creating next-generation multimedia
and video-communicator capabilities. SyncFlash memory dramatically
improves overall system performance and cuts costs through a reduced
component count. This combination offers huge advantages for the
handheld market."
About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Technology, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture and
market DRAMs, very fast SRAMs, Flash memory, other semiconductor
components and memory modules. Micron's common stock is traded on the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol MU. To learn more
about Micron Technology, Inc., visit its web site at www.micron.com.
About Motorola
As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's
Semiconductor Products Sector creates DigitalDNA(TM) system-on-chip
solutions for a connected world. Our strong focus on wireless
communications and networking enables customers to develop smarter,
simpler, faster and synchronized products for the person, work team,
home and automobile. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were
$4.9 billion (USD) in 2001. http://www.motorola.com/semiconductors
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT - news) is a global leader in providing integrated
communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2001 were
$30 billion. http://www.motorola.com
Contact:
Micron Technology, Inc.
Leslie Petty, 208/368-2417
lapetty@micron.com
http://www.micron.com
