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Microsoft Embraces TSMC 90nm Embedded DRAM Process for Xbox 360

Production of 90nm Microsoft Graphics-Memory Subsystem Underway

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (NYSE: TSM, TSE: 2330) today announced that
Microsoft has started production of the Microsoft Xbox 360 graphics-memory
subsystem using the TSMC 90nm embedded DRAM process. Designed to meet the
needs of volume consumer electronics devices, the TSMC 90nm eDRAM process
features a high-density macro design (80Mb) and fast performance to 500MHz.
"Microsoft's selection of the TSMC 90nm eDRAM process for the
graphics-rich Xbox 360 is an important validation of the capability and
maturity of the technology," said John Wei, senior director of Platform
Marketing, Advanced Technology Division of TSMC. "Furthermore, the
production marks the successful continuation to an ongoing collaboration
between Microsoft and TSMC."
"TSMC provides the proven manufacturing and chip implementation
services required to build a competitive silicon component in volume," said
Bill Adamec, senior director of Semiconductor Technology of Microsoft. "The
TSMC 90nm eDRAM process is exactly what we need to further strengthen our
position in console gaming and entertainment."
TSMC has been in 90nm embedded DRAM production since the first quarter
of 2006, and the design team has developed versatile sets of memory macros
that are being used in more than a dozen 90nm customer products.
About TSMC 90nm eDRAM
The TSMC 90nm embedded DRAM process is a CMOS logic process with an
add-on memory module. The embedded process eliminates I/O power consumed in
external DRAM interfaces, while providing a wider bus and BOM cost savings
compared to external DRAM. This makes TSMC 90nm eDRAM ideal for
system-on-chip (SoC) platforms used in high-bandwidth applications such as
digital TV or game consoles, as well as low-power applications such as
handheld and miniature consumer electronics. Less than half the size of an
embedded SRAM macro, TSMC 90nm eDRAM consumes less power in both active and
standby modes. Embedded memory also saves board space, enhances system
reliability and reduces the soft error rate. Memory options are flexible to
1Mb of granularity.
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is the most powerful video game and entertainment system,
delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live
online gaming network and unique digital entertainment experiences that
revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a catalog of more than 160
high-definition games and is available in 37 countries. More information
can be found online athttp://www.xbox.com/xbox360.
About TSMC
TSMC is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, providing
the industry's leading process technology and the foundry industry's
largest portfolio of process-proven libraries, IP, design tools and
reference flows. The Company's total installed capacity in 2006 exceeded
seven million (8-inch equivalent) wafers, including capacity from two
advanced 12-inch GigaFabs, four eight-inch fabs, and one six-inch fab. TSMC
also has substantial capacity commitments at its wholly owned subsidiaries,
WaferTech and TSMC (Shanghai), and its joint venture fab, SSMC. TSMC is the
first foundry to provide 65nm production capabilities. Its corporate
headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information about TSMC please
seehttp://www.tsmc.com.
Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.