Based in Chandler, Arizona, Everspin Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the cutting-edge design, manufacturing and commercial distribution of Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) and Spin-transfer Torque MRAM (STT-MRAM). The company caters to markets and applications where data persistence, data integrity, low latency and security are paramount.
Chandler, sometimes called the “Community of Innovation,” possesses a robust legacy in high-tech manufacturing and development — a pivotal factor driving the establishment of Everspin Technologies’ cutting-edge fabrication facility within the city. Everspin Technologies’ origins stem back to when it was initially a part of Motorola Laboratories in the early 2000s. In 2004, Motorola officially spun off its chip unit, Freescale Semiconductor Inc., and in 2008 Freescale Semiconductor Inc. announced it was joining forces with several venture capital firms to form a new MRAM-focused company, Everspin Technologies. With a presence in the data center, cloud storage, energy, industrial, automotive, military/aerospace and transportation sectors, today Everspin conducts its research and development operations in Arizona, fostering innovation and contributing to our state’s leading role in semiconductor technology.
“Everspin has firmly rooted itself in Arizona, becoming integral to its semiconductor industry. Our history here reflects our commitment to supporting the rapid growth of American semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure,” says Joe O’Hare, senior director of marketing at Everspin. “I can confidently say that we are honored to have been a part of Arizona’s semiconductor past but also excited to continue shaping its bright future as a vital contributor to the semiconductor industry ecosystem.”
MRAM technology is a differentiating technology with numerous applications across the semiconductor market in stand-alone memory and embedded products. As the sole domestic commercial manufacturer of MRAM devices, Everspin’s workforce of more than 65 dedicated employees has successfully deployed more than 150 million MRAM and STT-MRAM products. Its team is comprised of MRAM technology experts who continuously drive the evolution of non-volatile memory (NVM) technology to even more advanced nodes, resulting in increasingly capable commercial devices.
Recently, the company announced the expansion of its newest, high-density STT-MRAM product family, the EMxxLX. The EMxxLX technology is the highest-performing persistent memory available today, used in electronic systems where data persistence and integrity, low power, low latency and security are paramount, such as industrial IoT, network/enterprise infrastructure, process automation and control, aeronautics/avionics, medical, gaming, and FPGA configurations.
Why does this matter to Arizona residents?
The semiconductor manufacturing industry is a vital contributor to the Valley’s economy, creating more opportunities for high-wage jobs in a sector outside Arizona’s traditional business environments, like tourism or cotton, but, more importantly, known for its robustness and resilience even in the face of fluctuations within the U.S. economy. This resilience stems from the fact that the products reliant on semiconductor chips, ranging from ubiquitous devices like cell phones and laptops to critical applications in the automotive and defense sectors, have a global market reach and continue to experience sustained demand worldwide.
As the burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem in the state’s spotlight intensifies, this arid metropolis is poised to become a major player in the worldwide tech and manufacturing industry. Enterprises such as Everspin, facilitating synergistic partnerships among industry, research entities and government stakeholders to accelerate the seamless transition from laboratory innovations to full-scale fabrication, play a pivotal role within the intricate tapestry of technologies that constitute this flourishing Super Hub.
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