"The introduction of the 65nm MirrorBit ORNAND family marks an important technology milestone for Spansion, achieving our commitment of one technology node per year," said Bertrand Cambou, president and CEO of Spansion. "Transitioning to 65nm MirrorBit technology will strengthen our high-end offering through greater value solutions with higher densities at lower costs, and will provide wireless customers with more advanced capabilities, giving them the ability to create even more innovative, high-end multi-media handsets."

Spansion plans production to occur in its 200mm facility, Fab 25 as well as at its JV 300mm fab, SP1 in Japan. The Company also has a foundry deal with TSMC but not for production at the 65nm node.

The move to use SP1 for 65nm production and migrate to 45nm production by mid-2008 has only been made recently. Spansion is currently developing 45nm MirrorBit technology at its "SDC" R&D center, the Submicron Development Center located in Sunnyvale, California. First wafers are expected in the first quarter of 2007, according to the company.