Ferroelectric Memory GmbH

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Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) and Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) are the two most widely used memory technologies today. SRAM is faster than DRAM but it is more expensive. SRAM is typically used as smaller, faster memory (cache) of a CPU while DRAM is used as main memory and for long-term data storage. They are omnipresent in all electronic devices from data centers to laptops, mobile phones, and cars. However, as demands for higher memory capacities, faster access times, and lower costs continue to rise, DRAM and SRAM have begun to show their limitations. On top of that, they are both volatile memories. This means that they require power to retain data. This leads to high energy demands and unnecessary redundancy to protect the data. Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC) was established in 2016 in Germany. It has developed a disruptive technology that uses a patented new material to offer a new type of memory: Ferroelectric Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (Fe-NVRAM). As fast as DRAM, but non-volatile, Fe-NVRAM retains data even when disconnected from power. This reduces energy consumption by 90%.