An Inside Look at Intel’s 25nm Flash Memory Production

Ryan and the crew at PC Perspective had the opportunity to tour the IM Flash Technologies facilities (jointly run by Intel and Micron) and get a first hand look at production of the new 25nm flash memory. Cool in a "behind the scenes" kinda way.

The die size is roughly the same, and the wafers haven't changed diameter, so with double the capacity, we're talking a neat 50% drop in cost per GB. Keep in mind this change won't happen overnight. The fab has to make its money back from all of the R&D and retooling costs needed to make the transition. Because of this, we won't see the price slashing that took place with the move to 34nm, but over time prices will drop as production ramps up and the old process is phased out.

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