Fujitsu and Ramtron Complete Development Of Advanced 0.35-micron FRAM Memory Process.Business Editors/High Tech Writers COLORADO SPRINGS Colorado Springs, city (1990 pop. 281,140), seat of El Paso co., central Colo., on Monument and Fountain creeks, at the foot of Pikes Peak; inc. 1886. It is a year-round resort and a booming military, technological, and commercial city. , Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2001 New process currently being installed at Fujitsu's high-volume production facility in Iwate, Japan Ramtron International Ramtron International is the main vendor of FRAM chips. creator of ESDRAM: Ramtron Ships World's Fastest Synchronous DRAM
(2) (Ferromagnetic RAM) A non-volatile memory that records microscopic bits on a magnetic surface. See MRAM. FRAM - Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (R)) manufacturing process. The completed process is currently being qualified and implemented for production on Fujitsu's high-volume FRAM manufacturing line in Iwate, Japan. The new process, which is expected to be production-ready during the second half of 2001, is targeted to improve the cost-effectiveness of standard FRAM memory devices, as well as spawn the development of advanced FRAM-based ICs such as microcontrollers and application-specific integrated circuits with embedded memory. "We are pleased to announce the completion of 0.35-micron FRAM technology development," said Tatsuya Yamazaki, Fujitsu's director of FRAM development. "This advanced FRAM technology, which was successfully developed in collaboration with Ramtron, is expected to open opportunities for FRAM in the marketplace due to a good balance between cost and performance." "The success of this co-development effort evidences Fujitsu and Ramtron's commitment to pushing the FRAM technology envelope," said Tom Davenport, Ramtron technology group vice president. "We look forward to realizing the benefits of this new process through the development of a new generation of cost-effective FRAM products and market opportunities. At 0.35-micron, we are rapidly closing in on cost parity with EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) A rewritable memory chip that holds its content without power. Although EEPROMs spawned flash memory, EEPROMs are byte addressable at the write level, whereas flash chips must erase a block of bytes before rewriting. technology, which will provide us with an excellent opportunity to drive mainstream production volumes and increase FRAM market share." Ramtron/Fujitsu Partnership History Fujitsu and Ramtron originally began working together in 1996 when they entered into a high-density FRAM technology development and licensing agreement. Since that time, the companies have produced prototype devices of the world's first one-megabit FRAM memory and a microcontroller with 64 kilobits (kb) of embedded FRAM memory. Fujitsu is also a major production source for Ramtron's current 16- to 256-kilobit products using 0.5-micron FRAM design rules at Fujitsu's high-volume FRAM manufacturing facility in Iwate, Japan. ULVAC Japan, Ltd. Support for the Development ULVAC Japan, Ltd. supported the development program through their equipment set located at Ramtron's Colorado Springs development facility. The set included a ZX-1000 sputter tool, an advanced plasma etcher For the formation of integrated circuits it is necessary to structure various layers. This can be done by a Plasma etcher. Plasma etching of dielectrics, semiconductors and metals is state of the art today. and an RIE n. 1. See Rye. Rie grass a - (Bot.) A kind of wild barley (Hordeum pratense b - Ray grass. - Dr. Prior. stripper Stripper Slang for an individual homeowner who strips the equity out of his or her home through mortgage refinancing. Proceeds are generally not re-invested, but spent on consumer goods. Notes: Most people get rich by saving and investing wisely. . About FRAM Memory Ramtron's patented FRAM memories are a revolutionary type of semiconductor memory that combines high-performance and low-power operation with the ability to store data in the absence of power. Due to the product's unique advantages, FRAM memories are expected to enhance a variety of electronic consumer and industrial products. Current applications for Ramtron's FRAM memory devices include electronic power meters, smart cards, test instrumentation, factory automation, laser printers, security systems, and other systems that require reliable storage of data without an external power source. About Fujitsu Limited Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6702) is a leading provider of comprehensive information technology and network solutions for the global marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide -- including ICL (International Computers Ltd., London) The former name of Fujitsu Services, the European-centered arm of the global Fujitsu Group and one of the leading IT services companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. , Amdahl and DMR (Digital Media Receiver) See digital media hub. Consulting Group -- the Fujitsu Group had consolidated revenues of 5.5 trillion yen ($46 billion) in the fiscal year ended 2000. With world-class hardware and software technology in computers, telecommunications and microelectronics, Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to harness the power of the network to help its customers succeed. Altogether, the Fujitsu Group has 187,000 employees. Homepage: http://www.fujitsu.co.jp/en/ About Ramtron Ramtron is the leading developer of ferroelectric random access memories (FRAM(R)) products -- new high-performance nonvolatile memories that merge the benefits of many mainstream memory technologies into a single device. The company also develops and markets ultra-high performance memory products through its subsidiary, Enhanced Memory Systems, Inc. For more information about Ramtron and its products, contact: Communications Department, Ramtron International Corporation, 1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city (after Denver) in the state of Colorado and the 48th most populous city in the United States.[4] The city is the county seat of El Paso County. , USA, 80921. Telephone is 800-545-FRAM (3726); FAX is 719-481-9294; E-mail address is info@ramtron.com. Homepage is http://www.ramtron.com Except for historical information, the statements preceding are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned that such statements are only predictions and the actual events or results may differ materially. These forward-looking statements speak only as of this date. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made today to reflect events or circumstances after today, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Note to Editors: "FRAM" is a registered trademark of Ramtron International Corporation. |
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