In a research note, Lynch said Hynix is building up its production of multi- level cell flash chips -- a technology that can store more information that traditional flash memory -- and that Micron Technology Inc. (MU) will be trying out Nynex's technology next year, and such a move could chip away at SanDisk's market positio
"Intel already has cross-licensed patents with SanDisk, but Micron is another story. "We do believe very strongly they [Micron] will require a license from us," said SanDisk spokesman Bob Goligoski. "They do not have a license yet."'