-Agreement Now Includes Research and Development of Submicron Process Technologies through 2011, Adds Early-Stage Research on Critical Emerging Technologies Targeted at 32 and 22 Nanometer (nm) Generations-
SUNNYVALE, CA - November 1, 2005 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today
announced it has broadened the scope of its technology alliance with
IBM. The expanded alliance now includes early exploratory research of
new transistor, interconnect, lithography, and die-to-package connection
technologies through 2011.
The agreement marks the first time a member of a technology development
alliance will work directly with IBM's Research Division on R&D,
electronic materials, and basic feasibility studies three-to-five years
before commercialization. Further, the extended duration of the alliance
makes it one of the longest IBM currently has with any of its
semiconductor alliance associates.
Early exploratory research is a critical component of microprocessor
R&D. This collaboration will enable both companies to identify and
investigate future technology challenges earlier, allowing solutions to
be found and fundamental technology choices to be made sooner.
"The industry-leading performance, power-efficiency and function
of our AMD64 processors is made possible through a constant,
uninterrupted cycle of improvements to our integrated circuit process
technologies," said Craig Sander, corporate vice president of technology
development at AMD.
"By expanding our successful IBM alliance, we can significantly increase
our level of early-stage research, focusing on technologies for the 32nm
and 22nm technology generations. By influencing and participating in
this research, AMD can better align its process technologies with the
needs of our products scheduled to be introduced late in this decade and
beyond."
"This agreement is a perfect example of IBM's strategy of collaborative
innovation," said Bernie Meyerson, IBM Fellow, vice president and chief
technologist, IBM Systems & Technology Group. "Working closely with our
key development associates like AMD, we are able to bring advanced
technology to market faster and more economically, providing added
benefit to our customers."
Research and development will take place in IBM's Watson Research Center
in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., the newly announced Center for Semiconductor
Research at Albany NanoTech, and at IBM's 300 millimeter
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in East Fishkill.
About AMD
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memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer,
communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to
delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology
users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers.
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