Novocell Semiconductor – OTP Memory Specialists
SmartBit® based OTP Memory IP significantly reduces costs by implementing highly reliable antifuse technology in standard logic CMOS without additional process steps.
Novocell's SmartBit bit cell technology avoids the data retention issues associated with floating gate designs with their OTP memory products. Unlike polysilicon (polyfuse) or laser fuses (e-fuse), it is possible to route over SmartBit-based NVM IP, therefore consuming no additional chip area.
The programming process contains the breakdown voltage entirely within the memory core and supports programming at wafer, in package, or in circuit.
Learn more about our silicon-proven, 100% reliable, uncontested SmartBit technology, our products, and contact Novocell to learn how our advanced OTP memory technology can save your engineers time and cost in chip development— today!
Novocell Semiconductor Announces NVM IP Tape Out at IBM 45nm
April 04, 2012 -- Hermitage, PA, Novocell Semiconductor, Inc., the leading innovator in high reliability one-time programmable (OTP) antifuse non-volatile memory (NVM), has announced the successful tape out of the firm’s NovoBlox® family NVM at IBM 45nm SOI process. Novocell is pleased to have completed the advanced 45nm node with a confidential customer who commonly services markets ranging from military to heavy industrial to consumer electronics. The confidential customer chose IBM’s foundry for this silicon project, and selected Novocell Semiconductor’s intellectual property (IP) based upon the technology’s reputation for 100% reliability, history of innovation, and licensing flexibility. Novocell continues their record of industry leadership with this announcement, now completing the offering of their NovoBlox family of antifuse OTP at the 45nm advanced node.
Novocell Semiconductor Introduces SWIFT2Chip –IC Industry’s First Full Service NVM Delivery Process
March 13, 2012 - Hermitage, PA, Novocell Semiconductor, Inc., the producer of the IC industry’s most reliable one-time programmable antifuse non-volatile memory, introduced SWIFT2ChipTM, a new full service, end-to-end, NVM deliverable process and technology package that includes the patented and uncontested NovoBloxTM SmartBitTM technology, unparalleled documentation support, and an on-call, dedicated account engineer.
Novocell Awarded Keystone Innovation Zone Grant
July 20, 2011 - Hermitage, PA, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has recognized Novocell Semiconductor, Inc. as a leader in driving technology growth in the Penn-Ohio region and has awarded them a Keystone Innovation Zone Grant. This grant will be used to purchase equipment to fully automate Novocell’s testing lab for more efficient silicon verification and IP qualification.
Novocell Announces the Development of NovoBits
April 21, 2011 - Hermitage, PA, Novocell is pleased to announce the availability of the innovative new OTP NVM technology, NovoBits. NovoBits is an 8 to 256 bit antifuse memory block targeted at polyfuse replacement. NovoBits offers a FAB independent, drop-in solution that can be easily ported within an existing design.
Novocell Semiconductor, Inc. to Provide OTP Solution Across Multiple IBM Foundry Semiconductor Process Nodes
Novocell Semiconductor, Inc., announces it will provide one-time programmable (OTP) memory solutions spanning fourteen different IBM Foundry Semiconductor processes. Novocell will qualify its OTP memory in the 350, 250, 180, 130, and 90nm IBM nodes.
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