Firms collaborate on flash memories

Data I/O and Spansion have announced a collaborative effort for using automated flash-memory programming in the production of wireless, consumer, and automotive products. As part of the agreement, Spansion has the right to license Data I/O software related to device programming, receive global priority device support, conduct cooperative engineering development, and participate in customer communications and field-support activities related to Spansion's MirrorBit ORNAND flash memory.

"By collaborating with Data I/O at the software and systems level, we will enhance the value we deliver in flash memory solutions by working with customers to efficiently program and customize their devices to meet their design requirements," said Robert France, VP of corporate systems engineering at Spansion. www.dataio.com; www.spansion.com.