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1850 Ramtron Drive
Colorado Springs
CO 80921
United States of America
Phone
+1 719 481 7000
Fax
Web Address
www.ramtron.com
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.
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.
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 current (at 100 kHz) and only 4 µA typical standby current. This F-RAM device is a direct hardware replacement for 64-Kb EEPROM and is ideal for nonvolatile memory applications that require frequent or rapid writes.
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 provide nonvolatile RAM memory performance with NoDelay™ writes, high read/write endurance, and low power consumption.
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.
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.
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 engineering organizations.
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 will be showcased at the 2011 International IC-China Conference and Exhibition being held in Shenzhen, China from February 24-26.
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 FM25W256 W-Family memories are available in 256-Kbit serial I2C and SPI interfaces, respectfully. A parallel communication interface is available in the 64-Kbit FM16W08 and 256-Kbit FM18W08 devices.
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 officer.
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 Integrated Circuits—serves the demanding requirements of the automotive market, ensuring reliable device operation over the automotive temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
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 Wireless Memory evaluation kit debuted today at electronica 2010 trade fair in Munich, Germany.
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, manufacturing and maintenance history collection, and smart utility metering, among others.
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 $302,000, or $(0.01) per share, for the second quarter of 2009. Second-quarter 2010 results included stock-based compensation expense of $409,000, and an income tax provision of $210,000. Product gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 was 49%, compared with 47% for the second quarter of 2009.
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.
Ramtron announced that its FM25V10-G – a 1-Megabit (Mb), 2.0-3.6V serial F-RAM memory device – has been qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 3 standards. This rigorous automotive-grade qualification, established by the Automotive Electronic Council's Stress Test Qualification for Integrated Circuits, expands Ramtron's portfolio of AEC-Q100 compliant memory to 15 devices, which are designed to meet the demanding requirements of the automotive market. The Grade-3 qualification ensures device operation over the automotive temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.
Ramtron announced today the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 7,672,151 entitled Method for Reading Non-volatile Ferroelectric Capacitor Memory Cell. The patent materially expands Ramtron's intellectual property portfolio.
Ramtron International Corporation, the leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) and integrated semiconductor products, has announced two new serial nonvolatile F-RAM products that offer high-speed read/write performance, low voltage operation, and optional device features. The 256-Kilobit (Kb) devices, which are part of Ramtron's V-Family of F-RAM products, include the FM24V02, a two-wire (I2C) interface and the FM25V02 with serial peripheral interface (SPI).
Ramtron has announced the availability of its 8-Megabit (Mb) F-RAM memory in a streamlined FBGA package. The FM23MLD16 is an 8-Mbit, 3-volt, parallel nonvolatile RAM in a 48-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package that features fast access, virtually unlimited read/write cycles and low power consumption. Pin-compatible with asynchronous static RAM (SRAM), the FM23MLD16 targets industrial control systems such as robotics, network RAID storage solutions, multi-function printers, auto navigation systems, and a host of other SRAM-based system designs.
Ramtron International has announced the FM24CL32, a serial nonvolatile RAM that offers high-speed read/write performance, low voltage operation, and superior data retention. The FM24CL32 features 32Kb nonvolatile memory, 2.7 to 3.6-volt operation in an 8-pin SOIC package that uses two-wire (I2C) protocol. The FM24CL32 features fast access, NoDelay writes, virtually unlimited read/write cycles (1E14), and low power consumption. The FM24CL32 is a direct hardware replacement for serial EEPROM memory used in industrial controls, metering, medical, military, gaming, and computing applications, among others.
Ramtron International has announced that two of its nonvolatile state savers, the FM1105-GA and FM1106-GA, have received AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification. The state saver device saves the state of signals on demand and restores them to the correct state automatically upon power up. F-RAM technology uniquely enables this capability due to its fast write time, virtually unlimited write endurance, and low-power requirements.
Ramtron has launched two more devices in a family of new parallel and serial F-RAM products that offer higher-speed read/write performance, lower voltage operation, and optional device features. The newest devices in Ramtron's V-Family of F-RAM products are the 512-Kilobit FM24V05, and the 1-Megabit FM24V10. The new products are 2.0 to 3.6-volt, serial nonvolatile RAMs in 8-pin SOIC packages that use the two-wire (I2C) protocol.
U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron has announced that it has entered into a foundry services agreement with IBM. The companies plan to install Ramtron's F-RAM semiconductor process technology in IBM's Burlington, Vermont, advanced wafer manufacturing facility. Once installed, the new foundry supply will serve as a foundation for the introduction of new and cost effective high-performance F-RAM semiconductor products.
Ramtron has announced the FM24L256, a 256Kb, 2.7- to 3.6-volt nonvolatile F-RAM memory device with a high-speed serial I2C memory interface. The FM24L256 provides high-performance data collection in a tiny, 8-pin package, cutting costs and board space in a range of applications from multi-function printers to industrial motor controllers.
Ramtron has announced the availability of its 4-megabit (Mb) F-RAM memory in a streamlined FBGA package. The FM22LD16 is a 4Mb, 3-volt, parallel nonvolatile RAM in a 48-pin ball grid array (FBGA) package that features fast access, virtually unlimited read/write cycles and low power consumption. Pin-compatible with asynchronous static RAM (SRAM), the FM22LD16 targets industrial control systems such as robotics, network and data storage applications, multi-function printers, auto navigation systems and a host of other SRAM-based system designs. Ramtron's 4Mb parallel F-RAM is also available in a 44-pin thin small outline plastic (TSOP) package.
Ramtron International has announced the second serial device in a family of new F-RAM products that offer high-speed read/write performance, low voltage operation, and optional device features. The FM25V05 is a 512-kilobit (Kb), 2.0V to 3.6V, serial peripheral interface (SPI) nonvolatile RAM in an 8-pin SOIC package that features fast access, NoDelay writes, 1E14 read/write cycles, and low power consumption. The FM25V05 is an ideal alternative to serial Flash and serial EEPROM memory in industrial control, metering, medical, automotive, military, gaming, and computing applications, among others. In addition to the 512Kb FM25V05, the recently announced 1-megabit FM25V10 is also available.
Ramtron International Corporation today launched the first parallel device in a family of new parallel and serial F-RAM products that offer higher-speed read/write performance, lower voltage operation, and optional device features. The newest device in Ramtron's V-Family of F-RAM products is the FM28V100, a 1-megabit (Mb), 2.0V to 3.6V, parallel nonvolatile RAM in a 32-pin TSOP-I package that features fast access, NoDelay™ writes, virtually unlimited read/write cycles, and low power consumption. The FM28V100 is an ideal upgrade from 1Mb battery-backed SRAM in industrial control, metering, medical, automotive, military, gaming, and computing applications, among others. In addition to the FM28V100, Ramtron recently announced the 512Kb FM25V05 and 1Mb FM25V10 serial SPI V-Family products.
Ramtron International has announced the first device in a family of new F-RAM products that offer high-speed read/write performance, low voltage operation, and optional device features. The first device in Ramtron's V-Family of F-RAM products is the FM25V10, a 1-megabit (Mb), 2.0 to 3.6-volt, serial peripheral interface (SPI) nonvolatile RAM in an 8-pin SOIC package that features fast access, NoDelay™ writes, 1E14 read/write cycles, and low power consumption.
Ramtron International Corporation has announced that Aewin Technologies Co., Ltd., Taiwan's leading applied industrial computing platform manufacturer, has designed Ramtron's FM22L16 4-megabit (Mb) nonvolatile F-RAM memory into its Intel-based GA-2000 and AMD-based GA-3000 gaming and high-definition multimedia PC boards. The 4Mb F-RAM — with its fast writes, high endurance, and low power — has replaced battery-backed SRAM (BBSRAM) in Aewin's gaming solution to guarantee data integrity with a lower component count, less mechanical contact, higher reliability, and higher security.
Ramtron International Corporation, a leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) and integrated semiconductor products, has announced that UK-based Energy Optimizers Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of ZigBee and Bluetooth smart energy saving devices, has designed Ramtron's FM25L512 512-kilobit (Kb) serial F-RAM memory device into its series of Plogg® wireless energy management plugs. F-RAM's NoDelay writes, virtually unlimited endurance, and low power provide fast and frequent data logging and storage for this smart power meter that measures, monitors, and controls energy consumption at the point of use – the appliance.
Ramtron International has expanded its line of AEC-Q100-specified F-RAM memory devices, qualifying the FM24CL64 64-kilobit (Kb) serial F-RAM to operate over the Grade 3 automotive temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC. The FM24CL64 is part of Ramtron's growing family of Grade 1 (+125ºC) and Grade 3 AEC-Q100-qualified automotive memory products.
Ramtron International has announced that China's Shanghai Welltech Automation Co., Ltd., a leading pressure transmitter and magnetic flow meter supplier, has designed Ramtron's FM25L16 16-kilobit (Kb) serial F-RAM memory device into its 2000S safe pressure transmitters. F-RAM was selected to replace EEPROM in Welltech's new, intrinsically safe, explosion-proof transmitters.
Ramtron International has launched the FM6124, said to be the semiconductor industry's first F-RAM-based Event Data Recorder (EDR). The FM6124 is an integrated event monitoring solution that continuously monitors state changes, stores them in the F-RAM, and alerts the system to the changes. Like a programmable logic controller (PLC), the FM6124 features simple device settings and data retrieval for easy system integration and a shorter design-in cycle.
Ramtron International has unveiled the industry's first 2-megabit serial F-RAM memory in an 8-lead TDFN (5.0 x 6.0 mm) package. Manufactured on an advanced 130 nanometer CMOS process, the FM25H20 is a high-density nonvolatile F-RAM memory that operates at low power and features a high-speed serial peripheral interface (SPI). The 3-volt, 2Mb serial F-RAM writes at maximum bus speed with virtually unlimited endurance for greater data collection capacity in a tiny package, enabling system designers to reduce costs and board space in a range of advanced applications including meters and printers.
Ramtron International has announced that its FM22L16 was awarded the Product of the Year Award by Electronic Products China (EPC). The FM22L16, the semiconductor industry's first 4-megabit (Mb) nonvolatile F-RAM memory, was selected from hundreds of products after it successfully met the judging criteria for design innovation, price performance, and technological advancement.
Ramtron International has launched the FM3135, a 64-kilobit (Kb), 3-volt Processor Companion product that combines the benefits of nonvolatile F-RAM memory with an enhanced real-time clock/calendar (RTC) and integrated 32kHz watch crystal.
Ramtron International has announced that it has upgraded its FM31x Processor Companion family to include a more efficient trickle charger and a real-time clock (RTC) that requires only a standard 12.5pF external watch crystal. The new FM3127x/L27x Processor Companion features 4, 16, 64, or 256 kilobits (Kb) of nonvolatile F-RAM memory, a high-speed two-wire interface, and highly integrated support and peripheral functions for advanced processor-based systems.
Ramtron International the developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) and integrated semiconductor products, has announced that it will be a sponsor and a panel participant at the Consumer Telematics Seminar 2008 (CTS 2008) on 10th January 2008, at the JW Marriott Spa & Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ramtron International has added another 4 kilobit (Kb) F-RAM memory device to its Grade 1 AEC-Q100-qualified automotive product line, growing its number of +125ºC parts to five. The FM25040A-GA – a 4Kb, 5V F-RAM with a high-speed serial peripheral interface (SPI) – is now specified to operate at +125ºC and is guaranteed to retain data for 9,000 hours at that extreme temperature.
Ramtron International has announced that Blue Planet Co. Ltd., a leading Korean supplier of retrofit diesel particulate filter (DPF) systems and diagnostic modules, has designed Ramtron's FM3130 and FM3104 Processor Companions into its DMS-series retrofit DPF data loggers.
Ramtron International Corporation has announced that it has received the Leading Product accolade in this year's prestigious EDN China Innovation Awards. Ramtron's FM22L16, the semiconductor industry's first 4-megabit (Mb) nonvolatile F-RAM memory, was selected by a panel of judges and thousands of EDN China readers as a Leading Product in the Digital IC and Digital Logic category.
Ramtron International has expanded its line of +125 degreesC FRAM memory automotive devices. The FM25L04-GA , a 4Kb, 3 volt, serial peripheral interface (SPI) FRAM, is now Grade 1 AEC-Q100-specified to operate over the automotive temperature range of -40ºC to +125ºC and is guaranteed to retain data for 9,000 hours at that extreme temperature.
Ramtron International has announced that German-based embedded hardware and software provider, fimicro, has integrated non-volatile FRAM memory into its new active104 series of PC/104-compliant single board computer (SBC) and smart I/O extension modules.
Ramtron International has extended its family of high density FRAM devices with a 2-megabit parallel memory device. The FM21L16 is a 2Mb, 3-volt, parallel non-volatile FRAM in a 44-pin TSOP-II package that features fast access, NoDelay writes, virtually unlimited read/write cycles, and low power consumption. Pin-compatible with asynchronous static RAM (SRAM), the FM21L16 targets SRAM-based industrial control, metering, medical, automotive, military, gaming, and computing applications, among others.
Ramtron International Corporation has launched the VRS51L3072, an 8051-based microcontroller with 2-kilobit (Kb) of non-volatile FRAM memory. Ramtron has added FRAM to its fast and flexible Versa 8051s for a quick and reliable non-volatile data storage and processing system that is ideal for saving system status, data logging, and storing nonvolatile variables in a range of applications from sensors and meters to industrial controls, instrumentation and medical devices.
Ramtron International Corporation has expanded its non-volatile state saver family with the quad state saver – a 4-bit FRAM-based device that retains logic states without power and restores outputs automatically upon power up. Any change in state is automatically recorded in the non-volatile ferroelectric latch, which is possible due to the fast writes, low power, and extremely high endurance of FRAM memory technology.
Ramtron International Corporation has expanded its line of FRAM Grade 1 automotive parts, qualifying an additional 64-kilobit (Kb) serial FRAM device to operate over the entire automotive temperature range of -40 to +125 degrees Celsius. The FM25640-GA – a 5-volt, 64Kb FRAM with a high-speed serial peripheral interface (SPI) – is now Grade 1 AEC-Q100 specified, making it suitable for automotive applications under the hood, as well as in the passenger cab.
Ramtron International has announced that Daesung-Eltec Co. Ltd. of Korea has designed FRAM memory into its new digital signal processing (DSP)-based car audio platform. Daesung-Eltec selected the FM24C64 - a 64-kilobit FRAM with 2-wire serial interface – to enable sophisticated memory functions such as storing audio, channel and favourite artist/song settings, as well as the resume play and the favourite artist/song alert features. FRAM's non-volatility, No Delay writes, virtually limitless endurance, small footprint and cost effectiveness make it the ideal memory technology for advanced digital automotive audio systems.
Ramtron International has launched the VRS51L3174, an 8051-based microcontroller with 8 kilobytes (KB) of non-volatile FRAM memory that drops into industry standard 44-pin QFP sockets for easy device migration. Ramtron has added FRAM to its fast and flexible Versa 8051s for a quick and reliable non-volatile data storage and processing system that, the company says, only a FRAM-Enhanced MCU can provide.
Ramtron has expanded its line of FRAM Grade 1 automotive memory products with the qualification of an additional serial FRAM device to operate at +125 degrees Celsius (C). The FM25CL64-GA – a 3-volt, 64-kilobit (Kb) FRAM with a high-speed serial peripheral interface (SPI) – is now Grade 1 AEC-Q100 qualified, making it suitable for automotive applications under the hood, as well as many others in the passenger cab. In tandem with the product announcement, Ramtron upgraded its Grade 1 operating data retention specification to 9,000 hours, and its non-operating specification to 17 years, representing 80% and 17% improvements respectively.