Company Research Report: Ferroelectric Memory Company
Company Overview
Name
Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC)
Mission of the Company
No information is available.
When was the Company Founded and by Whom
In 2016, Ferroelectric Memory Company introduced Hafnium Oxide (HfO2) as a ferroelectric memory material.
Key People in the Company
- Ali Pourkeramati: Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
- Dr. Stefan Müller: Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
- Dr. Thomas Rueckes: Chief Operations Officer & Managing Director
Where is the Company Headquartered
Charlotte-Bühler-Straße 12, 01099 Dresden, Germany
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue of the Company
No information is available.
What is the Company Known For
Ferroelectric Memory Company is known for its innovations in semiconductor memory technologies, especially involving the use of ferroelectric hafnium oxide (HfO2) for nonvolatile memory solutions ideal for the Internet of Things (IoT) and beyond.
Products
What Products Do They Offer
- FeFET (Ferroelectric Field Effect Transistor)
High-Level Description of the Product
The FeFET memory technology offers a groundbreaking solution for nonvolatile memory based on the ferroelectric properties of doped and thermally treated Hafnium Oxide (HfO2).
Key Features of Each of the Products
- FeFET (Ferroelectric Field Effect Transistor)
- Ultra-Low Power: Minimizes energy consumption, ideal for IoT and battery-powered devices.
- High Performance: Fast read/write speeds.
- High Data Throughput: Suitable for applications requiring significant data handling.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduced manufacturing costs.
- Temperature Stability: Functions effectively in a wide range of temperatures, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- Radiation Hardness: Reliable in medical and aerospace environments due to its resistance to radiation.
- Security: Tamper-resistant due to ferroelectric properties, ideal for secure data storage.
Recent Developments
What are the Recent Developments in the Company
- Kick-off Meeting for the IPCEI Project
- Collaboration linked to the Speichertechnologien-IPCEI, focusing on advanced semiconductor technologies.
- Hosted by VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH.
- Event date: [Access the event](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vdi-vde-innovation-technik-gmbh_speichertechnologien-ipceiabrmeabrkt-mikroelektronik-activity-7161004107103617024-_5Uv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)
What are the New Products Launched
No information is available.
What are the New Features Added to the Existing Products
No information is available.
Any New Partnerships
- FMC was highlighted among the start-ups aiming to enter the global semiconductor market in a report by Handelsblatt.
[Read the article](https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/arioso-fmc-und-semron-europas-aufholjagd-bei-den-chips-diese-start-ups-wollen-den-weltmarkt-erobern/27403434.html?ticket=ST-5761221-jpkasMIpvxsvV3pbxczp-ap6)
- International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF)
- Dr. Tony Schenk, Lead of Stack Development at FMC, was invited to present at the ISAF-PFM-ECAPD 2022 in Tours, France.
- ISAF is a renowned international conference on ferroelectrics.
Key Markets and Applications
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Product Suitability: Ultra-low power operations, high performance, affordable cost.
- Use Case: Microcontrollers, energy-efficient devices.
Consumer Electronics
- Product Suitability: High performance at low cost, scalability alongside cutting-edge processor nodes.
- Use Case: Smartphones, tablets, other consumer electronics requiring significant processing power.
Ultra-Low Power Applications
- Product Suitability: Ideal for wireless communication, power-constrained environments.
- Use Case: Energy-harvesting devices, FRAM-replacing solutions with high density and performance.
Medical and Aerospace
- Product Suitability: Radiation hardness.
- Use Case: Medical devices, aerospace applications, environments exposed to radiation.
Automotive
- Product Suitability: High temperature stability, zero failure rate.
- Use Case: Safety-critical automotive applications.
Security
- Product Suitability: Tamper-resistant memories.
- Use Case: Security-sensitive applications (e.g., chip cards).
Executive Leadership and Key Personnel
Executive Leadership
- Ali Pourkeramati: CEO & Managing Director
- Extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, held various roles at Spansion Inc. and Cypress Semiconductor.
- Dr. Stefan Müller: Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
- Expertise in HfO2-based ferroelectric devices, joint master’s degree in Microelectronics.
- Dr. Thomas Rueckes: Chief Operations Officer & Managing Director
- Experienced in high-density memory commercialization.
Board of Directors
- Daniel Artusi: Chairman
- Former VP at Intel, CEO roles at various semiconductor companies.
- Dr. Paul-Josef Patt: CEO of eCAPITAL entrepreneurial Partners
- Hans Rohrer: Board expertise in semiconductor companies.
- Adam A. Kablanian: CEO of CYNORA
- Sebastian Schoefer: Principal at M Ventures
- Sascha Fritz: Principal at Bosch Ventures
- Quentin Demarly: Investment Manager at ALIAD
Technical Advisor
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Mikolajick: Experienced in semiconductor materials and reliability.
Investors
- eCAPITAL: An entrepreneur-led venture capital investor focused on deep-tech companies.
- High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF): Germany’s most active seed stage investor in technology-driven companies.
Contact Information
- Headquarters: Charlotte-Bühler-Straße 12, 01099 Dresden, Germany
- Telephone: +49 (0)351 271883 0
- Email: info@ferroelectric-memory.com
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Note: This report has been collated strictly from the information provided, and fields with no available information have been duly noted.
