RRAM production

Xianxim Technology starts producing the world's first 28 nm image quality driver IC for miniLED LCD TV makers

China-based Xianxin Technology, in collaboration with several research institutes in China, have developed the world's first 28 nm image quality adjustment chip that is powered by embedded RRAM memory.

The company says it is now mass producing the new driver IC, which will be supplied to high-end miniLED LCD TV makers. The company says that by adopting RRAM rather than the mainstream external Flash memory, it enables faster read operations, and lower cost production. 

Read the full story Posted: Sep 12,2024

Weebit Nano and DB HiTek tape out their first 130nm RRAM demonstration chip

In October 2023 RRAM developer Weebit Nano announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with DB HiTek, a Korean-based foundry (said to be one of the world's top 10 foundries). The commercial agreement includes technology transfer, qualification and licensing.

Weebit Nano chip photo

Yesterday Weebit announced together with DB HiTek that it has taped-out (released to manufacturing) a demonstration chip integrating Weebit’s embedded RRAM module in DB HiTek’s 130nm Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process. The highly integrated demo chips will be used for testing and qualification ahead of customer production, while demonstrating the performance and robustness of Weebit’s technology.

Read the full story Posted: Jul 31,2024

Weebit Nano licenses its ReRAM technology to DB HiTek foundry

Israel-based RRAM developer Weebit Nano announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with DB HiTek, a Korean-based foundry (said to be one of the world's top 10 foundries). The commercial agreement includes technology transfer, qualification and licensing.

Weebit crossbar RRAM scheme

 

Under the agreement, DB HiTek has licensed Weebit ReRAM for its customers to integrate as embedded non-volatile memory. Weebit ReRAM technology will be available in DB HiTek’s 130nm Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process, which is used in analog, mixed-signal, and power designs in consumer, industrial and other IoT devices. DB HiTek also has the option to use Weebit ReRAM for other process nodes.

Read the full story Posted: Oct 19,2023

Infineon to adopt TSMC's embedded RRAM in its next-gen Aurix microcontrollers

Infineon says that its next generation Aurix TC4x microcontrollers will adopt RRAM memory, instead of the traditional embedded flash. The company expects the first samples of such chips to ship to customers before the end of 2023.

TSMC production facility photo

Infineo's next-gen Aurix chips will be produced at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), using its 28nm CMOS process. The company says that RRAM memory will be more energy efficient at 28nm compared to the currently-used embedded flash memories. The RRAM memory will also enable higher disturb immunity and it allows for bit-wise writing without need for erase, which allows for superior performance over embedded flash. The cycling endurance and data retention are comparable with flash.

 

Read the full story Posted: Nov 27,2022

Weebit Nano receives the first RRAM-enabled silicon wafers from SkyWater Technology

Israel-based RRAM developer Weebit Nano announced that it has received the silicon wafers from SkyWater Technology, with embedded Weebit RRAM. The company says this is an important step as its technology is now proven with standard tools and a mature process flow, which makes it easy for customers to dopt its technology.

Weebit packaged RRAM chip photo

The silicon SkyWater RRAM-enabled wafers will be sliced into chips, packaged, and then tested and qualified. The chips, which were manufactured in SkyWater’s 130nm CMOS process, will be used for customer demonstrations, testing and prototyping ahead of commercial orders and volume production, allowing customers to confidently start designing SoCs using these ReRAM modules.

Read the full story Posted: Nov 08,2022

Fujitsu launches 12Mbit RRAM chips

Fujitsu Semiconductor Memory Solution announced the launch of a 12Mbit ReRAM chip, the MB85AS12MT. Fujitsu says that evaluation samples are currently available.

Fujitsu RRAM technology

The MB85AS12MT offers a small package size (2mmx3mm) and a low level of average read current (0.15mA). Fujitsu targets applications in wearable devices such as hearing aids and smart watches.

Read the full story Posted: Mar 17,2022

Weebit receives the first embedded RRAM silicon wafers for testing

Israel-based RRAM developer Weebit Nano announced that it has received from manufacturing the first silicon wafers that integrate its embedded ReRAM module inside complete subsystem demo chips.

Weebit Nano embedded-RRAM test chip scheme

These highly integrated chips will be used for testing, characterization and demonstration to potential customers. Weebit also updates that the transfer of the company's embedded ReRAM technology to SkyWater Technology's production fab is progressing on schedule.

 

Read the full story Posted: Dec 22,2021

SkyWater to adopt Weebit's RRAM technology it its production fab

Israel-based RRAM developer Weebit Nano has entered into its first commercial deal with US-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technologies. The deal includes a technology transfer agreement and a non-exclusive licensing agreement.

Weebit packaged RRAM chip photo

Weebit's ReRAM technology will be transferred to SkyWater’s production fab and then qualified for volume production by the end of 2022.

Read the full story Posted: Sep 09,2021

Weebit Nano completed its first embedded RRAM module design and tape-out

Israel-based RRAM developer Weebit Nano announced that it completed the design and the tape-out of its first embedded RRAM module. This integrated test-chip will be used as the final platform for testing and qualification, ahead of customer production.

Weebit Nano embedded-RRAM test chip scheme

Weebit says that it has used its patent-pending analog and digital smart circuitry to significantly enhance the array's technical parameters, including speed, retention and endurance. The test chip comprises a full sub-system in which the module is embedded, enabling potential customers to use it as a development and prototyping platform for new products such as low-energy IoT devices.

Read the full story Posted: Jul 14,2021

TSMC expects first customer RRAM tapeouts in H2 2020

TSMC is developing RRAM technologies for several years, and the company first hoped to introduce its first embedded RRAM in 2019. This did not happen, but the company says it is now on track for first customer tape-outs in the second half of 2020.

TSMC will offer RRAM on its 40nm and 22nm manufacturing processes.

Read the full story Posted: Aug 26,2020