Memory
32-bit MCUs provide 240MHz for real time operation
Doubling CPU operating frequency from 120 to 240MHz, Renesas has extended its RX Family of 32-bit MCUs with the RX71M Group. Developed for use in industrial equipment and described by Renesas as the ‘flagship’ product of the series, the group is available with up to 4MB of on-chip flash memory.
How Flash is transforming the data centre one tier at a time
Flash is quickly becoming an integral part of daily operations at large data centres. As customers seek to address the 'mismatch' between increasing processor speeds and storage based on mechanically-driven HDDs, they are turning to flash, valuing the speed and performance associated with it. By Chris Gale, European Marketing Director, SanDisk.
90nm multi-voltage process extends legacy memory life
Solid State Supplies is now stocking legacy memory products from Taiwan-based manufacturer AMIC Technology that have been developed in the company’s new 90nm multi-voltage process. The implementation of this advanced process technology across the entire range will enable the long-term availability of both 5.0V and 3.0V memory devices.
Non-volatile Flash targets next-gen wearable devices
Featuring power consumption claimed to be 60% lower than traditional devices, a family of wide-voltage, ultra-low-power NOR Flash memory products has been introduced by Macronix. The MX25R devices operate from a 1.7-3.6V range in ultra-small packages, making them suitable for wearable devices.
Flash devices perform full chip erase in 35ms
Offering 4 and 8Mb of memory respectively, Microchip's SST26WF040B and SST26WF080B devices have been announced, extending the company's 1.8V Serial Quad I/O (SQI) SuperFlash Memory range. These devices are manufactured with Microchip’s high-performance SuperFlash technology, providing superfast erase times and high reliability.
Multi-level cell technology is making Flash memory even more prolific
The use of Flash memory is ubiquitous, but the introduction of multi-level cell technology could make it even more prolific. By Ethan Chen & Precyan Lee, Advantech.
Solid state hybrid drives feature NAND flash memory
Equipped with the company's 19nm 2nd gen NAND flash memory, Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a series of Solid State Hybrid Drives (SSHDs). The MQ02ABD100H provides a 1TB capacity in a 9.5mm high form factor, while the MQ02ABF050H offers a capacity of 500GB in a drive 9.5mm high.
F-RAMs family ranges up to 4Mbit devices
Mouser Electronics is now stocking Parallel F‑RAM Non-Volatile Memory from Cypress Semiconductor. The family of Ferroelectric Random Access Memories (F-RAMs) read and write just like conventional SRAM while retaining data when power is removed just like Flash memory. These highly-reliable F-RAMs feature a variety of interface and density options, are available in memory sizes ranging up to 4 Mbit, and provide data retention for up to 151 years.
LPDDR4 VIP accelerates verification closure
Synopsys has announced VIP (Verification IP) for LPDDR4, based on a 100% native SystemVerilog Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) architecture to enable ease of use, ease of integration and performance. Complete with verification plans, built-in coverage and a protocol-aware memory debug environment, Verdi Protocol Analyzer, Synopsys VIP for LPDDR4 is a complete VIP solution that accelerates verification closure for designers of low power me...
Slim industrial SSDs for IoT offer stability & reliability
With the demand for industrial SSD increasing significantly as the IoT sweeps across the world, Apacer has launched two slim industrial SATA3.0 SSDs. According to Gartner's market survey, the demand for relevant devices will increase to 26bn sets, as the IoT market scale will reach $1.09 trillion in 2020. The SFD18SH-M complies with the JEDEC MO-297 standard, and the mSATA H1-M with the MO-300 standard.