Preliminary
FM18L08
256Kb 2.7-3.6V Bytewide FRAM Memory
Features
SRAM & EEPROM Compatible
256K bit Ferroelectric Nonvolatile RAM
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JEDEC 32Kx8 SRAM & EEPROM pinout
70 ns access time
130 ns cycle time
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Organized as 32,768 x 8 bits
10 year data retention at 85° C
Unlimited read/write cycles
NoDelay™ write
Equal access & cycle time for reads and writes
Advanced high-reliability ferroelectric process
Low Power Operation
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2.7V to 3.6V operation
15 mA active current
15 mA standby current
Superior to Battery-backed SRAM
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No battery concerns
Monolithic reliability
True surface mount solution, no rework steps
Superior for moisture, shock, and vibration
Resistant to negative voltage undershoots
Industry Standard Configuration
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Industrial temperature -40° C to +85° C
28-pin SOP or DIP
Description
Pin Configuration
The FM18L08 is a 256-kilobit nonvolatile memory
employing an advanced ferroelectric process. A
ferroelectric random access memory or FRAM is
nonvolatile but operates in other respects as a RAM.
It provides data retention for 10 years while
eliminating the reliability concerns, functional
disadvantages and system design complexities of
battery-backed SRAM. Fast-write time and practically
unlimited read/write endurance make it superior to
other types of nonvolatile memory and a good
substitute for ordinary SRAM.
A14
A12
A7
VDD
WE
A13
A8
A6
A5
A9
A4
A11
OE
A3
A2
A10
CE
In-system operation of the FM18L08 is very similar to
other RAM based devices. Memory read- and write-
cycles require equal times. The FRAM memory,
however, is nonvolatile due to its unique ferroelectric
memory process. Unlike BBSRAM, the FM18L08 is a
truly monolithic nonvolatile memory. It provides the
same functional benefits of a fast write without the
serious disadvantages associated with modules and
batteries or hybrid memory solutions.
A1
A0
DQ7
DQ6
DQ5
DQ4
DQ3
DQ0
DQ1
DQ2
VSS
These capabilities make the FM18L08 ideal for
nonvolatile memory applications requiring frequent or
rapid writes in
a bytewide environment. The
Ordering Information
70 ns access, 28-pin SOP
availability of a true surface-mount package improves
the manufacturability of new designs, while the DIP
package facilitates simple design retrofits. The
FM18L08 offers guaranteed operation over an
industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
FM18L08-70-S
FM18L08-70-P
70 ns access, 28-pin DIP
This data sheet contains specifications for a product under development.
Characterization is not complete; specifications may change without notice.
Ramtron International Corporation
1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(800) 545-FRAM, (719) 481-7000, Fax (719) 481-7058
www.ramtron.com
23 March 2001
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