e2v first to market with Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) devices for extended-reliability applications
e2v, the leading designer and manufacturer of specialised electronic components, announced today the production availability of the EV2A16A – an extended-reliability version of the MR2A16A from Everspin Technologies, offering fast read and write cycle times (35 ns), with non-volatility and unlimited read & write endurance (>20 years data retention), for demanding applications in defence, avionics and industrial markets.
Operating from -55°C to 125°C, this IC is the first in a product family of high-reliability MRAMs based on the partnership between e2v and Everspin Technologies.
e2v’s EV2A16A is a small form-factor parallel MRAM (16-bit) that features a density of 4 Mb, configuration of 256Kx16 and is SRAM compatible using existing SRAM controllers without the need for redesign. Data is non-volatile, providing over 20 years of data retention and so is the perfect memory solution for applications where permanent and rapid data storage and retrieval is needed without the requirement for battery backup. Coupled with this performance is e2v’s market first of providing this MRAM for extended-reliability applications: from
-55°C Tc to 125°C Tj for demanding requirements such as defence radar, avionics flight computers and graphic displays, power plant control, and field networking systems, where reliability over severe environmental conditions is mission critical.
“Aerospace and defence system designers are demanding product solutions that combine the latest memory storage technology with an extended-reliability IC product”, said Eric Marcelot, e2v’s Hi-Rel Microprocessors Marketing Manager. Adding: “e2v is uniquely able to deliver against this need. The EV2A16A leverages over 20 years of e2v’s expertise in high reliability product development, including packaging and test IC program development, and is backed by e2v’s reliability and long-term availability obsolescence programs for our full line of Hi-Rel. products.”
The EV2A16A is now available in full production in a Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP), 11 44 pin package, and is specified over the full Military temperature range (-55°C Tc; 125°C Tj). Contact your local e2v Sales office for details of obtaining samples.
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e2v
e2v’s objective is to be a global leader in the design and supply of specialised components and sub-systems that enable the world’s leading systems companies to deliver innovative solutions for medical & science, aerospace & defence, and commercial & industrial markets.
e2v is organised into four divisions:
• High performance electron devices and subsystems for applications including: defence electronic countermeasures, radiotherapy cancer treatment, radar systems, industrial heating, satellite communications amplifiers, digital television transmitters and high power RF systems.
• Advanced CCD and CMOS imaging sensors and cameras for applications including: space, science and life science imaging, industrial process control, intra-oral and panoramic dental X-ray systems and military surveillance.
• Specialist semiconductors, including logic, memory and microprocessors (in partnership with Freescale Semiconductor) for: high reliability mission-critical programmes in avionics, telecommunications and defence, sensor data acquisition, and high speed data conversion.
• A range of professional sensing products for applications including: environmental safety, x-ray spectroscopy, automotive alarm and security systems, microwave radar and safety and arming devices, fire rescue and security thermal imaging.
For the year ended 31 March 2009, e2v achieved sales of £233m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. In October 2008 e2v acquired QP semiconductor, a leading US-based designer and supplier of specialty semiconductor components used in military and aerospace applications, establishing e2v’s first US manufacturing base.
The Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has approximately 1700 employees in six production facilities across Europe and North America. e2v also operates a global network of sales and technical support offices, supported by local distributors and resellers.
Further information is available from www.e2v.com