OREANDA-NEWS.  February 06, 2012. Fujitsu Semiconductor is sampling customers with the new FRAMs based on its 0.18µm technology. This series is with IIC interface and can work at 5 V voltage. There are 2 products in this series: MB85RC16V & MB85RC64V.

FRAM standalone memory devices are widely used in metering, factory automation applications as well as various industrial segments, where data logging, high speed write access and high endurance is essential.

The new 5V IIC FRAM family MB85RCxxxV incorporates 2 devices: MB85RC16V and MB85RC64V, which represent 2 density levels of 16K bit and 64Kbit respectively. All devices operate at a voltage range between 3.0 and 5.5V and provide an endurance of 1 trillion write/read cycles as well as data retention of 10 years at 85°C. Operating frequency is maximum of 400kHz. They are well-suited for low power applications as well. The products are offered in 8-pin plastic SOP packages with standard memory pin assignment, which are fully compatible with E2PROM devices.
With in-house development and manufacturing, Fujitsu is able to optimize the closest co-operation between design and factory. This builds up the basis of a substantial and high-quality product to be offered to the market with a stable supply chain.

Besides the IІC FRAM family, Fujitsu offers SPI FRAM standalone devices with as well as parallel interfaces. Density levels vary from 16Kbit to 4Mbit. Fujitsu intends expansion of its FRAM portfolio to meet market requirements.

FRAM can ideally replace all battery back-up solutions and enable an environment-friendly product for its customers.