Ambitions and vision

Ferroelectric Memory GmbH (FMC) is a German company specializing in the development and commercialization of cutting-edge memory technology based on ferroelectric hafnium oxide. FMC focuses on providing high-performance, non-volatile memory solutions for various applications, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, and data centers. Their memory technology, based on ferroelectric hafnium oxide, offers superior speed and extremely low power consumption while being compatible with the latest CMOS logic processes, enabling significant cost reductions in manufacturing. FMC's memory technology transforms standard high-k metal-gate transistors into ferroelectric field-effect transistors (FeFET), enhancing overall system performance by leveraging advanced process nodes​. FMC offers a range of products and services, including manufacturing support, IC design products, and licensing​. The company's innovative technology helps companies overcome the limitations of legacy non-volatile memory solutions, enabling them to develop more efficient and cost-effective products for the IoT era. FMC aims to solve one of the most significant hardware challenges in the age of IoT by providing memory solutions that align with Moore's Law. The company's disruptive material innovation using ferroelectric hafnium oxide addresses the need for embedded non-volatile memory solutions that are both scalable and efficient. Their vision aligns with creating solutions that offer superior performance, lower power consumption, and reduced manufacturing costs, catering to the demands of AI, IoT, big data, and 5G technologies. 

Technical fields

Ferroelectric Memory GmbH (FMC) specializes in innovative memory solutions, focusing on embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) applications using ferroelectric hafnium oxide (FE-HfO₂). Their primary application areas include the Internet of Things (IoT), where their memory technology offers high efficiency and low power consumption, crucial for connected devices; consumer electronics, where high performance and efficiency are key for modern gadgets; ultra-low power applications, which benefit from their memory's low power consumption; medical and aerospace sectors, where reliable and efficient memory is vital; automotive, where their technology supports advanced features in vehicles; and security, where their memory solutions enhance secure data handling​. Their primary offerings include manufacturing support, where they assist semiconductor manufacturers in integrating their technology into existing fabrication processes. FMC also provides IC design products, which are integrated circuit designs tailored to leverage their unique memory technology​. Additionally, FMC offers licensing of their proprietary memory solutions, enabling other companies to integrate FMC's advanced ferroelectric memory into their own products and systems. These offerings cater to diverse applications across various sectors, such as IoT, consumer electronics, and automotive, leveraging FMC's expertise in non-volatile memory to deliver high performance and efficiency.