The new MTP-IP was developed by using MagnaChip's 0.18 micron mixed signal 5V processes, which significantly reduce the number of mask layers and manufacturing process steps, making it possible to provide cost-competitive MTP solutions. This was accomplished through the use of smaller MTP cells offering diverse memory sizes ranging from low density to high density options. The new MTP-IP is operable at a wider range of voltages from 1.8V~5.5V, making the solution suitable for (MCU) applications.

This newly developed MTP-IP solution also provides high performance and reliability for more stringent customer applications and covers the wide-range of multiple-time programmable memory densities needed in the consumer electronics market.

MagnaChip is enhancing its MTP-IP portfolio for customers by adding MTP-IP for 0.18 micron, mixed-signal 5V only processes as well as 0.35 micron BCD processes and 0.18 micron BCD and mixed-signal processes. Beyond current MCU and touch control panel applications, these new MTP-IP solutions are targeting the mid-to-low-tier consumer appliance markets, particularly in China. The jointly developed range of MTP-IP solutions simplifies the engineering process, reduces manufacturing processing time and enhances cost competitiveness.

"The continued collaboration between MagnaChip and YMC has produced greater innovation and variety in the types of MTP solutions being offered to customers," said Daniel Huang, YMC's President. "YMC sees its continued strategic partnership with MagnaChip as a long-term benefit to YMC and MagnaChip customers."

"We are very pleased with our on-going collaboration with YMC, a leading IP solutions provider in Taiwan," said YJ Kim, MagnaChip's Chief Executive Officer. "Our continued partnership allows us to offer cost-effective, high-performance non-volatile memory solutions to meet the increasing application-specific needs of our global foundry customers."