Industry consolidation
There more signs that the hardware industry is starting to consolidate to come up with better technology breakthroughs.
In the latest deal, Macronix will team up with Qimonda to co-develop flash technology.
A spokesman for Macronix said that talks over the cooperation about a year ago, and all technology involving non-volatile memory and PSRAM will be included in the plan.
Macronix's is attempting to see off a move by Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) to take over control of the company.
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