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- Semiconductor developer 4DS Memory (4DS) has kicked another goal with its memory technology
- The infotech stock founds its second batch of non-platform wafers were able to record the same speed, endurance and retention metrics tabled in a previous trial
- In a first for the company, 19 out of 21 of the wafer devices tested were functional — something 4DS describes as a significant result
- Following the positive findings, 4DS has started producing its second platform lot, aiming to post results in 2021’s second quarter
- It’s hoped analysing this batch will bring 4DS one step closer to securing a memory tech transaction with a corporate client
- 4DS shares are down 16.3 per cent on the back of today’s news, trading at 20.5 cents
Semiconductor developer 4DS Memory (4DS) has kicked another goal with its memory technology.
The infotech stock today announced it had been able to repeat key speed, endurance and retention metrics while testing its second lot of non-platform wafers.
Essentially, the company is working to develop storage class memory technology which is faster, cheaper to produce, and more stable. The company’s Interface Switching ReRAM tech is being lauded as an alternative to the current industry standards — colloquially known as DRAM and NAND memory storage.
To test its prototype wafers, 4DS is working with imec, a research and development company focussed on nanoelectronics and digital technologies.
Today’s news follows a milestone announcement from June last year, when 4DS wafers recorded “the highest speed and endurance” ever tabled by the company.
In a first for the company, 19 out of 21 of the wafer devices tested during the second non-platform trial were functional — something 4DS describes as a significant result.
After receiving feedback on the second lot of non-platform wafers, 4DS has started producing a second platform lot. The company hopes to post results on these wafers’ performance in 2021’s second quarter.
It’s hoped analysing this batch will bring 4DS one step closer to securing a memory tech transaction with a corporate client.
“Industry players want to know that a new memory technology can be produced commercially, using industry-standard fab equipment. 4DS is well advanced on this path, and the commencement of the second platform lot is another significant step forward,” 4DS Chairman Drs. Wilbert van den Hoek commented today.
4DS shares are down 16.3 per cent on the back of today’s news, trading at 20.5 cents at 11:28 am AEDT.
