Intel is one of the leading players in solid-state market, and if any evidence of this is the manufacturer's inability to meet demand for its self-produced solid-state devices. Intel is constantly behind in demand and there is drought, both in the consumer market and among the media in which test specimens are conspicuous by their absence. We have now been confirmed that Intel does not expect to catch up with demand quite well until February next year. Which is timely for the next generation of solid-state drives from Intel.

We have already revealed that Intel is working on both the 3-bit MLC NAND flash circuits as well as to streamline their manufacturing technology. But the next update of solid-state series from the processor manufacturer is said to still rely on their 34nm technology.

We have today received confirmation from credible sources that the next performance upgrade of Intel's solid-state drives will be launched during the second quarter of 2010. It will then still be 34nm technology used for NAND flash circuits and in particular we can ensure enough support for ONFI 2.1 Standard then it just like Micron uses the NAND flash memory chips from the joint manufacturer IM Flash Tech, which already provides support for the technology.

We predict that Intel's next SSD-controller provides better support for this and also SATA 6Gbps interface which Micron has already put the bar high for his partner / rival. We hope to come back with some more information on Intel's upcoming solid-state devices, so stay tuned.