## Overview Micron Technology, Inc. is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale of advanced memory and storage solutions, including dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), flash memory, and solid-state drives (SSDs)[1][2]. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron’s products are essential components in a wide range of modern technologies, from data centers and smartphones to artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT systems[1][4]. The company is the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, distinguishing it in a market dominated by Asian competitors[2]. ## History Micron was founded in 1978 as a small semiconductor design company in Boise, Idaho[3]. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, it rapidly expanded its manufacturing capabilities and technological expertise. In the 2000s, Micron pioneered critical innovations such as atomic layer deposition for DRAM and pitch double-patterning for NAND flash, which have become industry standards[2]. The company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, notably purchasing Lexar in 2006 (divested in 2017) and entering joint ventures with Intel to produce NAND flash memory[2]. ## Key Achievements Micron’s innovations have consistently pushed the boundaries of memory technology. The company’s development of high-k films and advanced patterning techniques enabled cost-effective scaling of semiconductor memory, benefiting the entire industry[2]. Micron’s consumer products, marketed under the Crucial and Ballistix brands, are widely recognized for quality and performance. The company has also made significant contributions to the automotive and industrial sectors, where reliable memory and storage are increasingly critical[1][4]. ## Current Status Today, Micron operates a global network of manufacturing and R&D facilities, with major sites in the United States, Taiwan, Singapore, China, and Malaysia, and a strong presence in sales