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Design
24th September 2012
Ramtron F-RAM Technology Enables Greener Wireless Sensor Applications

Ramtron revealed today that the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Institute of Embedded Systems recently presented a paper summarizing research conducted with Ramtron F-RAM designed into a battery-free wireless sensor node.

Memory
12th September 2012
F-RAM Memory Module Compatible with Freescale’s Tower System

Ramtron has announced the release of its new F-RAM memory module (TWR-FRAM) that is compatible for use with Freescale Semiconductor’s popular Tower System development platform. Ramtron F-RAM core memory and integrated products are ideal for applications that require high data integrity and ultra-low power consumption — aligning perfectly with Freescale’s target markets in automotive, industrial, enabling technologies and networking.

Analysis
12th September 2012
Ramtron Board Unanimously Concludes Cypress’ Revised Unsolicited Tender Offer is Inadequate

Ramtron International today announced that its Board of Directors has carefully reviewed the revised unsolicited tender offer from Cypress Semiconductor to acquire all outstanding stock of Ramtron at a price of $2.88 per share in cash, in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, and unanimously concluded that the revised offer is inadequate, does not reflect the intrinsic value of the Company, and is not in the best interest of Ramtron...

Test & Measurement
24th July 2012
Ramtron's Wireless Memory Development Kit for Evaluation, Testing & Prototyping

Ramtron have revealed availability of its MaxReader Development Kit. The MaxReader Development Kit is a complete system for engineers to quickly evaluate, thoroughly test, and rapidly prototype Ramtron’s MaxArias wireless memory for a broad range of RF-enabled applications.

Analysis
24th May 2012
Ramtron Names Gery E. Richards as Chief Financial Officer

Ramtron International Corporation announced today that it has named its interim chief financial officer, Gery E. Richards, as chief financial officer effective immediately. Mr. Richards, 60, has served as Ramtron’s interim chief financial officer since October 2011.

Analysis
30th April 2012
Ramtron Added to NVIDIA Preferred Vendor List, Exhibiting at GPU Technology Conference 2012 in San Jose, Cali.

Ramtron International Corporation today announced that it has been added to NVIDIA’s Preferred Vendor List and has been invited to participate in the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2012 in San Jose, CA on May 14-17.

Analysis
21st July 2011
Ramtron Reports 2Q2011 Financial Results

U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of ferroelectric-based low-power memory and integrated semiconductor products, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

Memory
21st July 2011
Ramtron Samples 64-Kilobit Serial F-RAM Memory

Ramtron announced broad sampling of its newest ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) product built on the company’s manufacturing line at IBM Corporation. The FM24C64C is a 64-Kilobit (Kb), 5-volt serial F-RAM device that performs at bus speed without write delays, and supports up to one-trillion (1e12) read/write cycles – a million times more than a comparable EEPROM device. The FM24C64C offers low power operation with 100 µA active cu...

Analysis
26th May 2011
Ramtron Ships First F-RAM Samples Built on New IBM Manufacturing Line

Ramtron International announced broad sampling of the first pre-qualification ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) devices built on the company's new manufacturing line at IBM Corporation (NYSE: IBM). The FM24C04C and FM24C16C are serial 5-volt devices with 4- and 16-kilobits of F-RAM memory, respectively. The devices offer a high-performance nonvolatile data collection and storage solution for electronic systems. Ramtron’s F-RAM products...

Analysis
23rd May 2011
Ramtron F-RAM Processor Companion with TCXO Targets High-Volume Consumer, Industrial, and Computing Markets

Ramtron announced at the Embedded Systems Conference upgrades to the company’s family of Processor Companion products targeted at the high-volume, processor-based electronics system market.

Analysis
23rd May 2011
Ramtron Selects KYEC to Expand Assembly and Test Capacity for F-RAM Products

Ramtron announced that it has selected Taiwan-based King Yuan Electronics Co., LTD (KYEC) to expand the assembly and test capacity for its entire line of F-RAM products. KYEC’s global leadership in semiconductor assembly and test services provides Ramtron with incremental back-end production capabilities to satisfy the growing customer demand for F-RAM products.

Analysis
11th April 2011
Ramtron Strengthens Its Management Team

U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of ferroelectric-based low-power memory and integrated semiconductor products, announced today that Ying Shiau has been appointed vice president of customer satisfaction. In this newly created position, Mr. Shiau is responsible for directing Ramtron’s quality assurance program as well as managing the company’s product and test engineeri...

Communications
18th February 2011
Ramtron’s MaxArias Wireless Memory Products Win China Electronics Industry Awards

Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of ferroelectric-based low-power memory and integrated semiconductor products, today announced that its MaxArias Wireless Memory products have been recognized with Electronic Products China magazine’s “Product of the Year” and Application of Electronic Technique (AET) magazine’s “2010 Top Product” awards. Ramtron’s MaxArias Wireless Memory products w...

Memory
18th February 2011
Ramtron Announces Wide Voltage Serial and Parallel F-RAM

Ramtron International Corporation today announced its W-Family of F-RAM memory. Devices in the W-Family, available in serial I2C, SPI and parallel interfaces, offer wider operating voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V. Additionally, the W-Family offers performance enhancements including a 25% to 50% reduction in active current requirements and serial devices with up to 20 times faster First Access Start (power up initialization). The FM24W256 and FM25...

Analysis
27th January 2011
Ramtron CEO Resigns, Ramtron Board of Directors Names Eric A. Balzer to Lead Company as CEO

U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron International Corporation today announced that effective January 24, 2011, Ramtron’s Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Ramtron CEO, Bill Staunton. Eric A. Balzer, Ramtron’s current CFO and a member of the company’s board, has been named CEO. Mr. Balzer will retain the title and responsibilities of CFO until a replacement is named. The Board has initiated a search for a new chief financial of...

Memory
16th December 2010
Ramtron Expands F-RAM V-Family with New Automotive-Grade Serial 128-Kilobit Devices

Ramtron International added two new serial F-RAM devices to its V-Family product line that meet stringent AEC-Q100 Grade 3 automotive qualification standards. The FM24V01-G and FM25V01-G are 128-kilobit (Kb) high-performance nonvolatile F-RAM memories that operate over a wide operating voltage range of 2.0 to 3.6-volts. The rigorous automotive-grade qualification—established by the Automotive Electronic Council’s Stress Test Qualification for...

Analysis
10th November 2010
Ramtron and austriamicrosystems Collaborate to Deliver Third Generation Auto-Identification RF Solutions for Data-Rich Applications

U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of ferroelectric-based low-power semiconductor products and austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, today announced the availability of the MaxArias Wireless Memory kit for evaluating third-generation, data-rich automatic identification applications. Ramtron’s MaxArias Wir...

Pending
4th August 2010
Ramtron Begins Commercial Sampling of MaxArias Wireless Memory

Ramtron announced the availability of commercial samples of its F-RAM enabled MaxArias™ wireless memory devices. Ramtron’s MaxArias wireless memory products combine the low power, high speed, and high endurance features of nonvolatile F-RAM memory technology with industry standard wireless access to enable innovative mobile data collection capabilities. MaxArias is ideal for a wide range of applications such as high-value asset tracking, ma...

Analysis
4th August 2010
Ramtron Reports 2Q2010 Financial Results

U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of ferroelectric-based low-power memory and integrated semiconductor products, today reported that total revenue grew 66% to $18.3 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared with $11.0 million for the same quarter last year. Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $357,000, or $0.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $302,0...

Analysis
9th July 2010
Ramtron Secures $6.0 Million Loan from Silicon Valley Bank

U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of ferroelectric-based low-power memory and integrated semiconductor products, announced today that it has secured a $6.0 million loan from Silicon Valley Bank to strengthen its working capital position as the company makes the remaining capital and development investments in its current IBM foundry project.

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