Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "FRAM",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Processor companion brings more to the party from
Ramtron International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Companion devices with up to 256Kbit of ferroelectric RAM include a more efficient trickle charger and a real-time clock that requires only a standard 12.5pF external watch
crystal".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Seminar to put FRAM on automotive map from
Ramtron International: "FRAM's fast write time and high endurance allows automotive navigation systems to quickly and continuously capture dynamic information without the risk of wearing out the memory".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Ramtron International
concerning its FM25040A-GA
- take a look at Ferroelectric RAM joins automotive club
which says: "Ideal for advanced powertrain systems, the FM25040A-GA offers fast writes, virtually unlimited endurance and low power".
Take a look also at the news release from MEN Mikro Elektronik, VMEbus board accelerates data throughput,
as well as FRAM-based companions aid diesel analysis from Ramtron International,
and Memory chip handles four lines of HDMI from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe.
See also:
FRAM device speeds into powertrain systems
(October 2007)
Automotive-temperature FRAM is a direct hardware replacement for equivalent EEPROMs, yet far superior because of its fast writes, virtually unlimited endurance and low operating currents
FRAM provides speed and reliability
(October 2007)
Fimicro's SBC and smart I/O boards incorporate four 4Mbit parallel FRAM devices, forming a nonvolatile memory array of 2Mbyte from which the system can boot directly
Ferroelectric RAM runs up to 2Mbit density
(October 2007)
High density FRAM device targets SRAM-based industrial control, metering, medical, automotive, military, gaming and computing applications
Speedy MCU take nonvolatile memory onboard
(September 2007)
The addition of FRAM to the fast and flexible Versa 8051 MCU creates a quick and reliable nonvolatile data storage and processing system
State saver avoids data loss
(September 2007)
The FM111x operates like a conventional logic building block, but stores and retains the logic state in the absence of power
FRAM device handles automotive temperatures
(September 2007)
The FM25640-GA 5V, 64Kbit FRAM is now Grade 1 AEC-Q100 specified, making it suitable for automotive applications under the hood
Ferroelectric RAM remembers in-car entertainment
(August 2007)
Daesung-Eltec of Korea has used FRAM in the design of its new digital signal processing based car audio platform
MCU drops into 8051 slots for nonvolatile upgrade
(June 2007)
8051-based microcontroller incorporates 8Kbyte of nonvolatile FRAM and can be mounted in industry standard 44-pin QFP sockets for easy device migration
Memory makes the grade under the bonnet
(June 2007)
64Kbit FRAM with a high-speed serial peripheral interface is now Grade 1 AEC-Q100 qualified, making it suitable for automotive applications under the bonnet
Nonvolatile state saver brings system stability
(June 2007)
Novel nonvolatile device saves the state of signals on demand and restores them to the correct state automatically on power up
Companion devices offer CPU applications support
(May 2007)
FRAM-enhanced processor companions support commonly needed system functions in processor-based systems such as meters and automotive telematics applications
Ferroelectric memory chips at 2Mbit capacity
(April 2007)
Fujitsu Microelectronics has doubled the capacity of its ferroelectric memory (FRAM) ICs to 2Mbit
Ferroelectric RAM scales up to 4Mbit
(March 2007)
4Mbit 3V parallel nonvolatile RAM in a 44-pin thin small outline plastic package features fast access, virtually unlimited read/write cycles and low power consumption
TI produces FRAMs on advanced 130nm process
(March 2007)
Texas Instruments and Ramtron International Corp have signed a commercial manufacturing agreement for FRAM products
Nonvolatile memories expand embedded offerings
(February 2007)
Anglia has added a memory and microcontrollers franchise from Ramtron to broaden its offering into embedded design applications
MCU evaluation platform adds USB interface
(February 2007)
Complete and comprehensive evaluation platform facilitates system prototyping and design development with Ramtron's fast and flexible MCUs
Next-generation technology for nonvolatile FRAM
(January 2007)
Since announcing a joint development agreement in June 2005, Epson and Fujitsu have collaborated on development of next-generation technology for nonvolatile FRAM
Microcontrollers span the embedded world
(January 2007)
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe will display a comprehensive portfolio of products at Embedded World 2007, spanning markets from industrial and automotive, to graphics, multimedia and communications
Ferroelectric RAM makes the automotive grade
(December 2006)
SPI FRAM device is qualified to AEC-Q100 (Automotive Electronic Council's Stress Test Qualification for Integrated Circuits) standards
FRAM devices set for automotive qualification
(November 2006)
Ramtron International Corp has begun an AEC-Q100 automotive qualification programme for its FRAM devices
FRAM enhancements on show in Munich
(October 2006)
Ramtron International will showcase its FRAM-enhanced processor companion, two new 512Kbit serial FRAM devices and a 1Mbit parallel FRAM at Electronica 2006
Nonvolatile memory passes automotive test
(October 2006)
16Kbit, 3V serial FRAM is been qualified to AEC-Q100 standards
Companion device is enhanced with FRAM
(October 2006)
Processor companion combines the benefits of nonvolatile ferroelectric RAM with an integrated real-time clock/calendar in one tiny package
Serial FRAM boosts nonvolatile storage density
(October 2006)
Nonvolatile FRAM provides increased data collection and storage capacity in a tiny, 8-pin package, cutting costs and board space in a range of applications
FRAMs find home in US utility meters
(September 2006)
Ramtron FRAM products have been designed into pay as you go utility meters by Ampy Automation for the Salt River Project (SRP), based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Automotive-qualified FRAMs on show in Detroit
(September 2006)
Ramtron International Corp is to exhibit at Convergence 2006, where it will preview its line of FRAM devices to be qualified for AEC Q100
Big FRAM is optimised for data collection
(September 2006)
A 512Kbit nonvolatile serial FRAM aims for use in applications that require high capacity data collection such as utility metering and real-time configuration storage
VRS51L3074 devkit at discounted contest price
(July 2006)
Ramtron launches 'VRS51L3074 Design Contest' for design with the first FRAM-enhanced 8051 MCU
Mouser traps global distribution deal
(July 2006)
Mouser Electronics and Ramtron International have signed a global distribution agreement to supply memory, microcontroller and integrated semiconductor devices
Platform kicks off FRAM MCU development
(June 2006)
A complete and comprehensive evaluation platform supports Ramtron's high-performance Versa 8051 microcontroller with 8Kbyte of FRAM
Microcontroller takes ferroelectric RAM onboard
(May 2006)
Ramtron has added FRAM into its fast and flexible Versa 8051s for quick and reliable nonvolatile data storage and a processing system that only a FRAM-enhanced MCU can provide
FRAM adds intelligence to automotive safety
(May 2006)
Hyundai Autonet of Korea is using nonvolatile FRAM technology for smart airbags and occupant sensors in Hyundai automobiles among others
Evaluation kit puts top-ranked 8051 MCU to work
(May 2006)
A complete and comprehensive evaluation platform supports the VRS51L2070, Ramtron's newest, high performance Versa 8051 microcontroller
Ferroelectric RAM aims for automotive black boxes
(August 2005)
The FM25256 is a 256Kbit nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory with a serial peripheral interface that is designed for wide voltage operation