Simtek Unveils Plastic nvSRAM With Extended Temperature Range

Specifying an operational temperature range from -55°C to +125°C, the company's extended-temp nvSRAM debuts in low-cost plastic packages to support the needs of industrial, automotive, and military markets. The STK14C88-NF35U is a 256 Kb (32K x 8) device in a 32-pin, plastic surface-mount package. Features include an access time of 35 ns, endurance of 100,000 read-write cycles, and a retention span for stored data of 10 years at +125°C. Target applications include outdoor data logging (railroad, oilfield, and outdoor factory equipment), traffic control and monitoring, plus portable industrial and military equipment. With production set for the fourth quarter, price is $19.50 each/10,000. SIMTEK CORP., Colorado Springs, CO. (800) 637-1667.