Conclusion and outlook

Abstract

Non-volatile memories were selected to introduce a model-based quantitative performance indicator methodology. The complex example of flash memories is used to introduce and apply the methodology to quantify product innovation during the memory development process. Non-volatile solid-state storage systems are a key enabler technology for mostly all mobile devices and for multi-core based systems in general. The development requirements for flash memories are extremely high managing the non-volatile design and technology complexity, achieving the cost targets and incorporating disruptive innovation at the right moment in time. © Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2014.