Exploring 3D NOR Flash Technology
What you’ll learn:
- 2D NOR flash challenges.
- Why do we need 3D NOR flash memory?
- What are the challenges in designing 3D NOR memory?
NOR flash memory has been a mainstay for microcontrollers and microprocessors for code and data storage, while NAND flash handles data storage. The latter has higher capacity on its side, but NOR is the choice when reliability and performance are essential. That’s why it’s preferred for storage support of applications such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
2D NOR flash has run into implementation challenges, though, which is where 3D NOR flash comes into play. It leverages similar stacking techniques used for 3D NAND flash.
In this Inside Electronics podcast, Electronic Design’s Bill Wong sits down with Macronix International Chairman and CEO, Miin Wu, to discuss the specifics about the company’s 3D NOR technology.
SHOW NOTES
02:52 – Macronix's 3D NOR
05:14 – Difference in NAND and NOR
08:44 – EPROMs to NOR and NAND Flash
12:19 – NOR Flash Dominance
13:03 – NOR Uses
14:56 – Where is NOR Headed?
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William G. Wong
Senior Content Director - Electronic Design and Microwaves & RF
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