BEIJING, Jul. 1, 2009 (Xinhua News Agency) -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC.NYSE; 0981.HK), a leading semiconductor foundry in China, has completed its first 45nm high performance yield lot.

The company's high-speed and -performance 45nm generic process (GP) technology can be used in several fields, including system-on-chip, graphics and network processors, telecommunications and wireless consumer products.

In June, SMIC (NYSE:SMI) announced the adoption of new SPICE model software for the design and verification of its 45nm IP blocks, I/O circuitry, and standard cell characterization flows.

The company's efforts have focused on 45nm, as its 65nm low-power technology closed the development cycle, completed IP portfolio, passed multiple customer product qualification and promoted production, according to SMIC.