SEOUL, South Korea and
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MagnaChip
Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip") (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based
designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor
products, announced today the availability of a new 0.13 micron
Slim Flash process technology, based on 0.13 micron EEPROM.
While maintaining the same performance characteristics of the
existing EEPROM process, Slim Flash process technology is highly
cost competitive because it reduces the number of layers to be
embedded by 20 percent and cuts the manufacturing turnaround time
by 15 percent.
The embedded NVM (Non-Volatile Memory) EEPROM process,
integrates logic, analog, and memory into one chip, and has been
adopted in a wide range of applications such as automotive, MCU,
touch IC and Auto Focus IC.
Qualification test for 0.13 micron Slim Flash process technology
was completed in both device performance and yield categories.
All devices passed the WLR (Wafer Level Reliability) test,
SRAM, and reliability test of standard cell library. In
particular, high density EEPROM IP satisfied all categories related
to endurance and data retention test.
In addition to the existing 0.13 micron EEPROM, MagnaChip plans
to build a Slim Flash portfolio by merging Slim Flash into various
technologies, including BCD and High Voltage. MagnaChip is
currently engaging with customers using the new technology, with
several products currently in development. Volume production of the
Slim Flash process technology is expected to begin as early as the
fourth quarter of 2016.
"With the introduction of our 0.13 micron Slim Flash process
technology, customers now have access to a cost-saving and
time-saving manufacturing process that will improve their overall
time to market," said YJ Kim, Chief Executive Officer of
MagnaChip.
About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
MagnaChip is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog
and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer,
communication, industrial and computing applications. The Company's
Display Solutions, Power Solutions, and Foundry Services Groups
provide a broad range of standard products and manufacturing
services to customers worldwide. MagnaChip owns a portfolio
of more than 3,500 registered and pending patents, and has
extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise
resulting from its 30-year operating history.
For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com.
Information on or accessible through, MagnaChip's website is not a
part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.
CONTACTS:
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Director of Public
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