MRAM: Next generation memory technology

Magnetic Nanoparticles

This interdisciplinary approach to the topic brings together reviews of the physics, chemistry, fabrication and application of magnetic nanoparticles and nanostructures within a single cover. With its discussion of the basics as well as the most recent developments, and featuring many examples of practical applications, the result is both a clear and concise introduction to the topic for beginners and a guide to relevant comprehensive physical phenomena and essential technological applications for experienced researchers.

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Magnetic Nanoparticles

06/02/2009

Micromem Raises $375,000 in a Private Placement

Micromem announced that they have raised 375K$ in a private placement.

They will use the proceeds from the offering for general working capital purposes.

05/19/2009

Everspin has shipped more than 100K MRAM chips to Siemens

Everspin has shipped more than 100K 4Mbit MRAM chips to Siemens’ Industry Automation division. Siemens uses the MRAM in an industrial touch-screen application. They have reported zero field failures over the last two years.

EverSpin MR2A16 Chips

Siemens uses Everspin MRAM to maintain software-programmable logic controller (SoftPLC) process data for its Simatic Multipanel MP 277 and MP 377 multi-panel human machine interface (HMI) products without battery backup.

Siemens started using the MRAM back in March 2008.

05/17/2009

Crocus buys MRAM measurement equipment from CAPRES A/S

Crocus announced today that it has implemented CIPtech, the newest tool from CAPRES A/S, for enabling measurements associated with advanced Spin Torque Technology (STT). This unique new tool, designed especially for the MRAM and magnetic recording Read Head industries, enables Crocus to determine tunneling resistance on MTJ films prior to final test. With this upgrade, measurement that used to require weeks of sample preparation can now be performed within minutes.

04/17/2009

Avalanche Technology - new startup planning 65nm STT-RAM by 2011

There's a new STT-RAM startup called Avalanche Technology (from California, US) that plans to commercialize 65nm standalone STT-RAM within 2 years.

Via EETimes

04/08/2009

Crocus Granted Two New MRAM Patents

Crocus Technology announced two new patent grants by the US Patent and Trademark Office and the French Institut National de la Propriete Industrielle (INPI).

The new patents cover use in specialized memory chips known as Content Addressable Memories (CAM), opening the way to denser, faster and less power-hungry CAM, as well as innovative developments in the physics, materials, and manufacturing of MRAM chips with high data stability. Commercialization of these technologies holds the promise of low cost, advanced technology MRAM to be used in applications ranging from mobile phones and disk drives to personal computers and network routers.

03/29/2009