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News Release from: Ramtron International
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 October 2002
Nonvolatile memory for in-car telematics
Matsushita Communication has selected Ramtron's ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) for its portable DVD and HDD automotive navigation systems, as well as its 2DIN car audio system.
Matsushita Communication has selected Ramtron's ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) for its portable DVD and HDD automotive navigation systems, as well as its 2DIN car audio system Matsushita Communication is best known for its Panasonic product brand
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ramtron's 16k FM25C160 nonvolatile memory will enable Matsushita to provide customers with a car navigation system taken to new heights of precision and convenience with a complete array of recall functions.
Gartner Dataquest, a leading market research firm, reports that the telematics market is expected to grow to 39 million units by 2005.
The FRAM's fast read/write and high-endurance features provide Matsushita mobile automotive devices with a distinctive resume play function.
The FM25C160 stores scene changes and unique user data on power down, enabling users to continue where they left off when the unit is powered back up.
FM25C160 also saves precious system board space by eliminating components and allowing a reduced capacitor size, which would not be possible with alternative memory solutions.
"The car navigation market is growing rapidly and competition is fierce.
Differentiation at the device level is necessary to increase market share and we are certain that Ramtron's FRAM helps differentiate our product", said, Mr Satoshi, Senior Staff Engineer at Matsushita's Automotive Multimedia Development Centre.
"By applying Ramtron's advanced FRAM memory technology, we have improved the functionality and reliability of our product".
"Matsushita's choice to use FRAM demonstrates our entry into the emerging telematics market", said Mike Alwais, vice president of FRAM products, Ramtron International Corporation.
"The fast write and high endurance features of the FM25C160 are a perfect fit for the superior performance Matsushita navigation and entertainment products provide customers".
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