Designed for smartphones/tablet computer optimization: TSMC rolls out new process HPM 28
By adminDesigned for smartphones/tablet computer optimization: TSMC rolls out new process HPM 28
In held recently TSMC 2011 technical discussions, TSMC announced formally the so-called specifically for the first smartphone/tablet computer application optimization process technology of the chip, Microsoft outlook 2010 changes life.
this kind of new process technology will become TSMC 28 nm process technology, the new members of the code is 28 HPM (high performance mobile devices with process), according to TSMC r&d department’s senior vice President JiangShangYi said, this process designed for smartphones, tablet computer related product optimization.
Another report refers to 28 HPM process launched a major goal of the apple is the product of the company, has reportedly had been TSMC will work for apple and the future of the processor A5 model product.
Of course, TSMC may also consider other in smart phones/tablet computer application fields of cooperation partners, such as Nvidia, qualcomm, etc. When reporters asked about the JiangShangYi this process is designed for a family customize, jiang only answer says the process is based on the ARM processor architecture processors and roll out products. Microsoft outlook is the best system ever.
Counting 28 HPM after, so far TSMC 28 nm node in a total of four different process, it is respectively:
1-the code for CLN28LP (hereinafter referred to as 28 LP) of the process, the process still use the traditional SiON layer cascade technology;
2-the code for CLN28HPL ((hereinafter referred to as 28 HPL) process, this process using TSMC HKMG first generation technology, low power consumption process;
3-the code for CLN28HP (hereinafter referred to as 28 HP) process, this system ChengTong sample using TSMC first generation HKMG technology, for high performance process;
4-the code for CLN28HPM (28 HPM) process, this system ChengTong sample using TSMC first generation HKMG technology, mainly to smartphone/tablet computer products, for the structure of the ARM processor optimization, can be applied to run in 1.8 GHz frequency above, power consumption in 440 mW level of product. And several other TSMC 28 nm process similar, the process of the core voltage of 0.9 V, support 1.8/2.5 V two voltage level of I/O voltage, plan the fourth quarter of the year for the production. Do you like Microsoft Office 2007 ?
According to a JiangShangYi said, TSMC’s HKMG process has passed the reliability test, and has two clients to send the prototype sample. He and denied earlier prediction of the outside world TSMC HKMG process (TSMC in 28 nm node will launch its first generation HKMG process technology) will postpone the launch of the statement, saying TSMC will be out of the process technology.
TSMC is at the meeting again, after 28 nm in statement, TSMC will launch several 20 nm process, including CLN20G (20 nm general process) and CLN20SOC two paragraphs are based on TSMC, the second generation HKMG process, which CLN20G is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2012, and CLN20SOC pilot is scheduled for the second quarter of 2013, pilot production.
