Spot prices for NAND-based flash memories have tumbled as much as 63 percent since the beginning of this year, according to the DRAMeXchange.

The research firm said it is still doubtful about any price rebound in the second quarter under the current technology advancement trend. Unless any killer application appears and digests rapidly growing NAND capacity, prices should be under the shadows.

DRAMeXchange indicated that 2- and 4-Gbit NAND parts have fallen by an average of 63 percent since the beginning of the year, while other densities have also plummet by a minimum of 43 percent.

Sales of NAND flash memory grew 64 percent to reach $10.6 billion in 2005, while the market for NOR flash declined 13 percent to finish the year at $8 billion, according to a report released Tuesday by market analyst firm IC Insights.

By: DocMemory
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