What is in-memory compute, and what role does ReRAM play?
In-memory compute (IMC), also called processing-in-memory, performs some computation inside the memory itself, reducing the amount of data shuttled between separate memory and processing units. This matters because moving data typically costs more energy and time than the computation it feeds. AI workloads make the problem acute: neural networks involve huge arrays of weights and […]
What is a BCD process, and why is ReRAM well suited to it?
BCD stands for Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS, a semiconductor process that combines three device types on the same chip: bipolar for analog performance, CMOS for digital logic, and DMOS for higher voltages and power. That combination makes BCD the platform of choice for mixed-signal and power-management chips such as power management ICs, battery-management devices, and audio ICs. These […]
What does AEC-Q100 qualification mean, and has Weebit ReRAM passed it?
AEC-Q100 is the automotive industry’s standard stress-test qualification for integrated circuits. It assesses whether a semiconductor device can operate reliably under demanding automotive conditions, including sustained high temperatures, repeated write cycles and long operating life. Weebit Nano has announced that its embedded ReRAM module has been qualified to the AEC-Q100 standard for non-volatile memory. The […]
What advantages does ReRAM provide for data logging applications?
Weebit ReRAM (RRAM) consumes 10x less programming power than flash, extending critical battery life for data logging. It is also much lower cost to manufacture than flash and other emerging NVMs, requiring fewer additional masks and using standard tools and materials. ReRAM is also inherently secure, enabling data to be saved securely and making it more difficult to read or […]
What advantages does ReRAM provide for power management ICs (PMICs)?
As a low-cost, high-performance, highly scalable technology, Weebit ReRAM (RRAM) enables key requirements for embedded NVM in analog ICs like PMICs. Importantly, ReRAM is integrated in the Back-end-of-line (BEOL) of the manufacturing process, allowing full optimization of analog components integrated in the Front-end-of-line (FEOL), so there is no impact on design rules. Visit The Weebit ReRAM Advantage to learn about other benefits of […]
What advantages does ReRAM provide for automotive?
ReRAM (RRAM) has many advantages for automotive SoCs, including high-temp reliability, immunity to EMI, endurance, fast switching speed, longevity, security, and the ability to effectively scale to the most advanced process nodes. Our module in SkyWater S130 has been fully qualified for 10K cycles and 10 years @ 125°C, and we have demonstrated the same module at 100K cycles and […]
How does Weebit’s memory technology help Artificial Intelligence?
AI inference requires huge amounts of memory, and a significant part of it contains coefficients and other data which is mostly read. It needs fast access to this memory. The huge computation requirements push it to use the smallest geometries where flash is not available. ReRAM (RRAM) is a very good option, as it can be embedded in the […]
What security applications does ReRAM enable?
ReRAM (RRAM) has inherent physical characteristics that make it ideal for security mechanisms like physical unclonable functions (PUFs), true random number generators (TRNGs), and other technologies integrated during manufacturing. These same traits help keep memory content safe from hacking when ReRAM is embedded as a traditional NVM.
What applications does ReRAM enable?
Nearly every electronic product requires NVM. This means the applications for Weebit ReRAM are diverse. NVM is used across a broad spectrum of devices, including consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, autonomous devices, smartphones, data centers, Internet of Things (IoT), and many others. Learn about the many places where Weebit ReRAM can make a difference.