MAGNATORESISTIVE RAM (MRAM)

MAGNATORESISTIVE RAM (MRAM):

MRAM, the new breed of semiconductor memory uses magnetic properties to store data. This new kind of chip will compete with other established forms of semiconductor memories such as Flash memory and random access memory (RAM). Most engineers believe that the technology called magnetoresistive random - access memory (MRAM) could reduce the cost and power consumption of electronics for cell phones, music players, laptops and servers.

The feature, that makes MRAM an alluring alternative to other forms of semiconductor memories, is the way it stores data. For example, flash memory and random-access memory (RAM) hold information as electric charge. In contrast, MRAM uses the magnetic orientation of electrons to represent bits. Using MRAM, reading and writing of data can be done unlimitedly with in nanoseconds. MRAM can also hold the data without a power supply.