Intel and Micron Technology declared the release of 3-bit-per-cell (3bpc) NAND flash memory on 25-nanometer lithography technology. The new flash memory chips stand for the markets maximum capacity, negligible NAND device to date, the company stated. The companies have sent early product model to choose clientele. Intel and Micron expect to be in full manufacture by the end of the year.

The 3-bit per cell NAND flash chips are besieged for flash cards, USB drives and MP3 players. The companies' solid state drives (SSD) carry on to use two-bit-per-cell and one-bit-per-cell NAND flash.

Last August, Intel and Micron's joint project company, IM Flash Technologies (IMFT), proclaim its first 3-bit-per-cell, NAND flash memory technology using its 34nm lithography process. The progression put for an 11% reduction in NAND flashes size. However, because of reliability issues, IMFT chose to discontinue production of a 3-bit NAND flash product.