Functional & Design Advantages
of F-RAM versus BBSRAM

Batteries bogging you down? Concerned about environmental impact? Realize the advantages and hassle-free performance of nonvolatile F-RAM memory.

Battery-backed static random access memory (BBSRAM) are workhorse chips in many data logging applications, but the biggest drawback is simply the battery.

Ramtron’s parallel F-RAM memory offers many advantages to system designers by removing BBSRAM design complexities, reliability concerns, and functional disadvantages.

Consider these advantages of parallel F-RAM:

• Battery free
  With native nonvolatility, F-RAM performs like an SRAM, but requires no battery to back up data. The absence of a battery offers engineers significant design, functional, and environmental advantages.

• Green
  Today’s businesses and consumers demand technology solutions that support environmental conservation. Both the use and disposal of batteries can be environmentally hazardous. F-RAM boasts fast writes and high endurance with all the benefits of being a green, battery-free memory technology.
  
  

• LCA and ISO friendly
  F-RAM supports the EPA Life Cycle Assessment and ISO standards, which strengthens supplier-customer relationships and ensures the highest quality and performance.
  
  

• Rugged
  F-RAM offers virtually unlimited write endurance, which means it doesn’t wear out like other nonvolatile memory devices. It’s an industry-standard, reliable solution that’s also highly resistant to moisture, shock, and vibration.
  
  

• Less cost
  F-RAM promotes a lower overall solution cost when considering a BBSRAM device needs extra board space, adds manufacturing complexity and inventory, as well as requires long-term maintenance and replacement.
  
  

• Peace-of-mind
  F-RAM is a secure, tamper-resistant solution that also consumes less energy than other memory alternatives. Less energy and more security mean true peace of mind for your system design.
  
  

Unburden your next design. Lose the battery and expand your design possibilities and performance. Ramtron bytewide F-RAM memories are ideal replacements for BBSRAMs. Contact our sales representatives or field application engineers today.