Tokyo, Japan – Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Fujitsu Ltd. and Saifun Semiconductors Ltd. have begun a comprehensive collaboration under which the three companies have agreed to cross-license patents and technology, settle all pending litigation and collaborate in the development of future generations of non-volatile memory (NVM) technology.
As part of the collaboration, AMD and Fujitsu will also take an equity stake in Saifun.
“By combining our expertise in Flash memory with Saifun’s capabilities and IP we will focus on developing cost-effective storage solutions,” said Bertrand Cambou, group VP of AMD’s memory group.