FRAM Memory Technology - Advantages for Low Power, Fast Write, High Endurance Applications

  • Authors:
  • Rick Bailey;Glen Fox;Jarrod Eliason;Marty Depner;Daesig Kim;Edwin Jabillo;John Groat;John Walbert;Scott Summerfelt;K. R. Udayakumar;John Rodriquez;Keith Remack;K. Boku;John Gertas

  • Affiliations:
  • Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO USA;Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO USA;Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO , USA;Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO , USA;Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO , USA;Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO , USA;Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO;Texas Instruments, 13560 N. Central Expy, MS;Texas Instruments, 13560 N. Central Expy, MS;Texas Instruments, 13560 N. Central Expy, MS;Texas Instruments, 13560 N. Central Expy, MS;Texas Instruments, 13560 N. Central Expy, MS;Texas Instruments, 13560 N. Central Expy, MS;Texas Instruments, 13560 N. Central Expy, MS-3736, Dallas, TX

  • Venue:
  • ICCD '05 Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference on Computer Design
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

FRAM memory technology offers a number of advantages over current memory technologies. For applications which require low power, fast write, or non-volatility with high writehead endurance, FRAM is quickly becoming the memory of choice. A number of commercial applications have been developed which benefit from these unique FRAM features and millions of units have been sold into these applications. In addition, FRAM technology offers a low cost solution for integration with logic arrays, analog, or SoC applications, especially for low power and portable electronic products. FRAM memory may also reduce or eliminate the need for multiple memory types embedded within SoC applications, thus reducing manufacturing cost and improving overall system performance. FRAM memory technology is also competitive with emerging new memory technologies, but is already commercially available. This paper will review the current technical capability of FRAM memory technology, its fbndamental advantages or weaknesses with respect to other memory technologies, and its potential for integration into SoC, portable electronics, or other high functionality applications. We will highlight the electrical performance and reliability aspects of our latest 130nm gate, 5 level metal CdFSG 4MBit / 8MBit FRAM technology driver.