AMD licenses NAND flash system solution from Denali for next-generation handset processors
(Technology News, 03 Jan 2008 )
Denali Software Inc. has licensed its NAND Flash solution—the Denali Databahn NAND Flash controller and Spectra flash file system—to AMD for inclusion in its next-generation processors for handheld devices, which aim to provide high performance, simplified system development and low development cost benefits to handheld manufacturers.
"Design requirements for handheld devices continue to become more complicated and more diverse," said Shawn Kermanchi, engineering director, AMD's Handheld Division. "We are continually looking for ways to help our OEM customers bring compelling features to market while reducing integration time, and we believe that Denali's technology can be a valuable complement to our industry-leading solutions for handheld devices."
Denali has agreed to license to AMD their Databahn NAND Flash controller core technology, including hardware and source code, as well as test and simulation support.
