Seoul, Korea, September 1, 2003
Today, hynix Semiconductors Inc., announced successful validation of its Pseudo SRAM for next-generation mobile applications from multiple customers.
As a result, hynix is expecting a significant increase in its Pseudo SRAM revenue for the remainder of this year and projects $100M in Pseudo SRAM sales for 2004.
hynix is currently mass-producing its16M and 32M Pseudo SRAM devices using its .15-micron process technology. The firm expects to begin mass production of its 64M-density device by first quarter of next year.
Pseudostatic RAM architecture utilizes a single-transistor structure rather than six-transistors. This allows mobile phone makers to add more features to their phones yet maintain system speed, a compact form and competitive pricing. The hynix Pseudo SRAMs support supply and I/O voltages ranging from 1.8 to 3.0 volts, 75-ns or 85-ns access times and can go as low as 2-microamps in deep power down mode. These features allow for wide adoption in next generation mobile applications by boosting performance, reducing power consumption and extending battery life. In addition to a leading position in the Pseudo SRAM market, hynix has already begun supplying low-power DRAMs for adoption in next-generation mobile application and will begin mass production of its NAND Flash by the first quarter of next year. hynix aims to be a leading global total solution provider for the mobile memory market.
About hynix Semiconductor Inc.
hynix Semiconductor Inc. (HSI) of Ichon, Korea, is an industry leader in the development, sales, marketing and distribution of high-quality semiconductors, including DRAM, SRAM, Flash memory and system IC devices. hynix Semiconductor is the world’s leading DRAM supplier with thirteen semiconductor-manufacturing facilities worldwide, and production capacity of over 300,000 wafer starts per month. In addition, hynix is expanding its system IC business unit with leading technology and added deep sub-micron foundry services to strategically broaden its overall semiconductor presence and achieve its goal of leading the global semiconductor market. hynix maintains worldwide development, manufacturing, sales and marketing facilities.
