Keysight Technologies Collaborates with Tohoku University on STT-MRAM Test Solution for Super Low-Power Electronic Systems
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced the development of a STT-MRAM test solution based on collaboration with Tohoku University, Center for Innovative Integrated Electronic Systems (CIES) STT-MRAM (spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random-access memory) activities. The solution is designed for testing STT-MRAM devices that are used in super-low-power electronic systems, such as electronic appliances, where it is necessary to reduce carbon emissions.
"We are delighted that our collaborative research has resulted in a successful outcome with Keysight and believe it will contribute to further advancements in STT-MRAM research worldwide," said Prof. Tetsuo Endoh, professor of the Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University and director of the Center for Innovative Integrated Electronic Systems. "As one of seven areas of focus for the CIES research consortium, our goal is to create innovative core technologies for substantial energy savings in integrated electronic devices. This RD project of the STT-MRAM is intended to develop non-volatile working memory for manufacturing technologies that will contribute to super-low-power electronic systems, which is crucial for a low-carbon society with low-power electronic appliances."
"As the result of work with Tohoku University, Center for Integrated Electronic Systems, Keysight will launch the STT-MRAM test solution in early 2016," said Masaki Yamamoto, vice president and general manager of Keysight's Hachioji Semiconductor Test Division. "Our collaboration with CIES is key for us to develop the STT-MRAM test solution that addresses the various challenges facing the industry's need for low-power electronic systems."
About Tohoku University, Center for Innovative Integrated Electronic Systems
The Center for Innovative Integrated Electronic Systems (CIES) was established as the first research base of science park at Tohoku University's Aobayama new campus in October 2012. The Center was created to research the innovative integrated electronic systems with energy-saving technologies, utilizing the various basic research seeds of Tohoku University, and the centripetal force of academic-industrial collaboration experiences. In Japanese universities, CIES was the first research center to have a 300mm wafer process line and characterization tools that are compatible for industry's RD labs. CIES is supplying the collaboration base for open innovations between Tohoku University and companies of many materials, tools, devices and systems using leading-edge facilities. Contact support-office@cies.tohoku.ac.jp for additional information.
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) is a global electronic measurement technology and market leader helping to transform its customers' measurement experience through innovations in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Keysight's electronic measurement instruments, systems, software and services are used in the design, development, manufacture, installation, deployment and operation of electronic equipment. The business had revenues of $2.9 billion in fiscal year 2014. Information about Keysight is available at www.keysight.com.
Contact:
Janet Smith, Americas
+1 970 679 5397
janet_smith@keysight.com
Twitter: @KeysightJSmith
Sarah Calnan, Europe
+44 (118) 927 5101
sarah_calnan@keysight.com
Connie Wong, Asia
+852 3197-7818
connie-ky_wong@keysight.com
Tetsuo Endoh, Tohoku University CIES
+81 22-796-3400
tetsuo.endoh@cies.tohoku.ac.jp
Yutaka Kadowaki, Tohoku University CIES
+81 22-796-3410
support-office@cies.tohoku.ac.jp
