HDD Read-Channel Chip Uses 0.13 µm Process Technology

Debuting as the industry’s first hard-disk drive (HDD) read-channel integrated circuit (IC) implemented in 0.13 µm process technology, the company's latest device delivers data transfer rates of 1.6 Gb/s under worst case conditions. This is reported as a 40% increase compared to currently available components. Engineering samples of the 0.13 µm read channel ICs are available to qualified customers and production is scheduled for the first half of 2003. For further information, call Reiner Schoenrock at INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG, Munich, Germany. +1 408 501 6382 / 2424.