Raaam Secures Lead Licensee for SRAM Replacement Technology

Raaam, a cutting-edge technology company, has introduced Gain-Cell Random Access Memory (GCRAM) as a groundbreaking solution that promises significant advancements in the semiconductor industry. According to Raaam, GCRAM offers a remarkable 50 percent reduction in area compared to SRAM, while consuming only 10 percent of the power required by traditional SRAM technology.

Having secured a substantial US$4 million in seed financing, Raaam has attracted a strategic investor, a prominent fabless chip company and one of TSMC's top customers. This investor has not only provided financial support but has also become a licensee of Raaam's innovative technology. While the identity of the investor remains confidential due to a non-disclosure agreement, Raaam has disclosed its progress in developing GCRAM.

Founded in May 2021 by PhDs from prestigious universities, Raaam aims to address the limitations of SRAM, particularly in terms of scalability beyond 5nm or 3nm. With the increasing demand for on-chip memory in applications such as AI and ML, Raaam believes that a new approach to memory technology is essential.

Raaam's solution involves a CMOS-compatible three-transistor dynamic RAM that extends the refresh period significantly, resulting in a memory solution that occupies less space than SRAM while maintaining compatibility for integration. The company's memory blocks, ranging up to 2Mbits in size, offer various interface options, making them versatile for different applications.

Moreover, Raaam has demonstrated impressive power efficiency with a Vmin of 450mV in a 16nm FinFET process, outperforming standard on-chip SRAM. Despite the efficiency gains, GCRAM arrays can deliver results within a single-cycle delay, showcasing a balance between performance and density.

Looking ahead, Raaam is exploring opportunities beyond FinFET processes, including research on fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator (FDSOI) chips. The company's participation in the 'Intel Ignite' startup accelerator program has also raised its profile in the industry, attracting interest from major players.