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28-pin SOP or DIP
Pin Configuration
Description
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.
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.
These capabilities make the FM18L08 ideal for
nonvolatile memory applications requiring frequent or
rapid writes in a bytewide environment. The
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擄C to +85擄C.
A14
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
DQ0
DQ1
DQ2
VSS
VDD
WE
A13
A8
A9
A11
OE
A10
CE
DQ7
DQ6
DQ5
DQ4
DQ3
Ordering Information
FM18L08-70-S
70 ns access, 28-pin SOP
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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