Tuesday, November 8, 2005
AMD has 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.
Research and development is expected to take place in IBM's Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY, the newly announced center for semiconductor research at Albany NanoTech, and at IBM's 300mm manufacturing facility in East Fishkill.
By: DocMemory
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