Serial 1 Mbit nvSRAM incorporates real-time clock.
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Manufactured in 48-pin SSOP package, STK18TA8 incorporates 40 MHz Serial Peripheral Interface with compatible commands to industry standard 1 Mbit EEPROM. Store to QuantumTrap(TM) Nonvolatile elements are initiated automatically on power down. Featuring single 3 V operation, product has unlimited read, write, and recall cycles as well as clock alarm with programmable interrupts. Other features include watchdog timer and capacitor or Battery backup for RTC.
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Simtek Samples High-Speed Serial 1 Mbit nvSRAM With Real-Time Clock
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 22 -- Simtek Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SRAM) , a global provider of advanced nonvolatile semiconductor memory products, today announced initial shipments of its STK18TA8, which incorporates a 1-Mbit nvSRAM and Real-Time-Clock with a high speed Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
The industry-standard SPI interface has become popular in microcontrollers, memories and other integrated circuits used in a wide range of consumer, industrial and automotive applications. System designers can use a "building-block" approach while combining components with this standard interface.
STK18TA8 Product Features:
o Data integrity of Simtek nvSRAM combined with Full-Featured Real-Time-Clock
o 40 MHz SPI interface with compatible commands to industry standard 1 Mbit EEPROM
o Store to QuantumTrap(TM) Nonvolatile elements initiated automatically on power down
o Unlimited Read, Write and Recall Cycles
o Watchdog Timer
o Clock Alarm with programmable interrupts
o Capacitor or Battery backup for RTC
o Single 3V operation
o 48-Pin SSOP package
The STK18TA8 offers a unique combination of high-density nonvolatile memory, Real-Time-Clock and high-speed SPI interface ideally suited for applications including industrial control systems, multi-function printers and automotive electronics.
"There is no other product on the market today with the distinct set of features offered by our 18TA8," stated Don Carrigan, Simtek's vice president of sales and marketing. "We have seen great interest as we previewed its capabilities with customers, and are excited to be introducing it to the marketplace."
Samples are available immediately, with production quantities scheduled for 2Q05. Detailed product information can be found on Simtek's web site.
Simtek Corporation produces fast, re-programmable, nonvolatile semiconductor memory products. Information on Simtek products can be obtained from its web site: simtek.com; email: information@simtek.com; by calling (719) 531-9444; or fax (719) 531-9481. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with international sales and marketing channels. Simtek is listed under the symbol SRAM on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board.
CONTACT: Simtek Corporation, +1-719-531-9444, fax, +1-719-531-9481, information@simtek.com
