Date: 28/11/2012

FRAM for medical equipment a better alternative compared to EEPROM

A more reliable and far less power consuming memory chip compared to EEPROM chip is launched by Fujitsu Semiconductor America. The new Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FRAM) MB85RC16 in a standard SON-8 package from Fujitsu features I2C interface. In standby mode MB85RC16 consumes a current of only 0.1uA.

The MB85RC16’s is suggested for space-constrained medical wearable equipment and portable measurement products that require real-time data logging. Compared with standard EEPROM, the current consumption during writing can be reduced by as much as 98 percent, as per Fujitsu.

FRAM scores higher in speed, endurance and lower power consumption than conventional non-volatile memories. FRAM is preferred in applications that require high reliability, such as metering, industrial, and factory-automation equipment.

The package dimension of the MB85RC16 is 3mm x 2mm.

“Applications such as wearable equipment and portable battery-operated equipment require smaller component products because of their limited mounting space,” said Tong Swan Pang, senior manager of marketing at Fujitsu Semiconductor America. “The MB85RC16 in the ultra-small SON-8 package contributes to a longer battery life and facilitates the design of miniaturized end products.”

Availability: Now in samples