Spencer Chin

EE Times

(06/14/2006 10:59 AM EDT)

MANHASSET, N.Y. — Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. has introduced a multi-chip package that, in addition to standard MCP memory devices, integrates a gigabyte1-class NAND flash memory with an SD card interface controller.

Designated the GB MCP, the package is slated to reach mass production in August and compete with Micron`s Managed NAND package and compete against products from M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers Ltd. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

The package incorporates a NAND flash memory with a capacity of up to 2GB with a controller supporting an SD card interface. It can be integrated into an MCP that stacks standard MCP memory for mobile phones, including LP SDRAM + NAND flash memory and PSRAM + NOR flash memory.

``With the GB MCP memories, mobile phone users can get the most out of 2- and 3-megapixel cameras and enjoy a great deal of music; the new 2GB GB MCP memory can store more than 500 four-minute songs recorded at a bit rate of 128kbps2,`` said Scott Beekman, senior business development manager for mobile memory products for TAEC, in a statement.

The package measures 12.0 (W) x 18.0 (L) x 1.2 (H) mm and weighs 0.5 grams.