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Memory Devices and Modules
News Release from: Ramtron International
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 July 2003
Ferroelectric RAM finds slot in RAID
systems
Promise Technology has selected Ramtron's ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) for use in its stand-alone RAID (redundant array of inexpensive disks) controllers.
Promise Technology has selected Ramtron's ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) for use in its stand-alone RAID (redundant array of inexpensive disks) controllers Promise Technology, the world's leading manufacturer of IDE/ATA RAID solutions, has chosen Ramtron's 3V, 256Kbit FM18L08 for its fast write capability, small footprint and cost effectiveness
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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In the application, FRAM stores RAID transaction logs and other nonvolatile data, writing virtually nonstop and preserving its data state even if the power goes out - a feature inherent to all FRAM products.
Promise Technology holds 87% of the world market for IDE/ATA and RAID controller solutions according to Dataquest, a leading industry research firm.
"Ramtron's FM18L08 addresses our need for rapid rewrites and iron clad nonvolatility in the event of power loss, which ultimately enhances data protection in our RAID solutions", said Chi-Chen Wu, Vice President of Engineering for Promise Technology.
"FRAM provides us with a unique combination of high-performance features while reducing our system cost and lowering our component count".
"Promise Technology's use of the FM18L08 is a testimony to FRAM's highly reliable operation", said Mike Alwais, Ramtron Vice President of FRAM Products.
"The 18L08's feature set is ideal for demanding RAID applications, and FRAM's adoption by a leader like Promise Technology underscores FRAM's continued acceptance by top RAID system manufacturers".
The FM18L08 is ideal for applications requiring frequent or rapid writes and data protection in the event of power loss.
Other end applications for FRAM include office equipment, such as laser printers, business telephones, and photocopiers; industrial equipment, including all types of process controls and metering; as well as telecom/networking configuration storage and network status information systems.
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