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Though Toshiba is a latecomer to the 130-nm process race, Kakumu emphasized the company's track record in rapid technology ramps, exemplified by its glitch-free experience bringing up the Emotion Engine for Sony's Playstation 2 machine.
For yield improvements, Toshiba has been working with PDF Solutions Inc. since 1997, from the 0.25-micron generation, and says the collaboration contributed to the smooth Emotion Engine production ramp. For the 130-nm process, Novellus Systems Inc. also collaborated on the copper-wiring process.
Toshiba is establishing a 90-nm copper process technology with Sony Corp. as an extension of the 130-nm process and plans to prepare volume 90-nm production at its Ohita plant by the end of this year.
We may very well see a PS2 no larger than a PSone soon, for little money. I would love to see them rip the PSone design, and just colour the thing black. Improved DVD and PS features would be nice too.