The New SanDisk Empire

Iria · Aug 7, 2006, 01:21 AM

Source: DailyTech
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SanDisk has been making some waves in the industry during the past month. In early July, it was announced that SanDisk and Toshiba were spending a combined $8.2 billion USD to expand flash memory production. Of the funds earmarked, $3 billion is going to a new joint venture called Flash Alliance Ltd., while the remaining $5.2 billion is being reserved for a new 300mm fabrication facility in Yokkaichi, Japan. The plant, which is 51% owned by Toshiba, will produce an estimated 110,000 wafers per month (up from the original target of 48,750). Toshiba and SanDisk each are guaranteed 50% of total production.

Aug 7, 2006, 01:21 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	The New SanDisk Empire Source: DailyTech __________ SanDisk has been making some waves in the industry during the past month. In early July, it was announced that SanDisk and Toshiba were spending a combined $8.2 billion USD to expand flash memory production. Of the funds earmarked, $3 billion is going to a new joint venture called Flash Alliance Ltd., while the remaining $5.2 billion is being reserved for a new 300mm fabrication facility in Yokkaichi, Japan. The plant, which is 51% owned by Toshiba, will produce an estimated 110,000 wafers per month (up from the original target of 48,750). Toshiba and SanDisk each are guaranteed 50% of total production.