IM Flash Technologies–the joint venture between Intel and Micron–has reached a new milestone for NAND flash memory with a smaller 20nm process. The smaller 20nm technology opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for smartphones, tablets, and other portable gadgets.

Intel and Micron have crafted an 8GB sample device using the 20nm process which it expects to mass produce in the second half of this year. The partners are also expected to produce a 16GB device, and can theoretically pack 128GB of flash storage onto a solid-state device the size of a postage stamp.