NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
New 16Gb DDR4 SDRAM
We’ve expanded its portfolio of CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs with a new 16Gb device in the 96-ball FBGA package. The new AS4C1G16D4-062BCN delivers improved performance over previous-generation DDR3 SDRAMs, with lower power consumption and higher speeds and transfer rates. Read more . . .
New LPSRAMs
New low power asynchronous 1Mb and 4Mb SRAM (LPSRAM) products with feature embedded error-correction code (ECC). Compared to previous-generation devices, the new AS6CE1016A (1Mb) and AS6CE4016B (4Mb) offer better failure in time (FIT) and mean time to failure (MTTF) characteristics with reduced soft error rates (SER). Read more . . .
1.8V, 128Mb Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
We’ve expanded our AS25F series of multiple input/output serial NOR flash memory products with two new 1.8V, 128Mb devices. The AS25F1128MQ-70SIN and AS25F1128MQ-70WIN combine fast read performance up to 133MHz with fast page program and sector erase times of 0.3ms and 60ms typical, respectively. Read more . . .
DIMA LUPILIN JOINS THE ALLIANCE MEMORY TEAM
We’re happy to announce that Dima Lupilin has joined Alliance Memory as sales director for California, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, and Spain. In his new role, Dima is responsible for providing industry-leading support for the company’s extensive customer base in these territories, including identifying the most cost-effective parts from our product line-up for any given application. In addition, he works closely with distribution partners to address any supply issues customers may be experiencing. You can reach him at dima@alliancememory.com.
ECLIPSE TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT ALLIANCE MEMORY CUSTOMERS IN WISCONSIN AND ILLINOIS
Eclipse Technologies Inc., a Milwaukee-based manufacturers’ representative for electronic components, is now offering Alliance Memory’s entire lineup of SRAM, DRAM, embedded multi-media card (eMMC), and flash memory ICs to its customers throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Read more . . .
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The SRAM market in particular is very interesting for us right now. New customers are coming to us with reports of long lead times and not getting deliveries from our competitors. (If this sounds familiar and we haven’t talked yet, please just reply to this E-mail to start the conversation.) We’re actively shipping them the SRAM product they need and looking to support them as long as needed with our good wafer supply backup. I won’t be surprised, in fact, if Q1 2023 turns out to be our best quarter for SRAMs ever.
The DRAM market presents a mixed picture right now. But overall, we’re very positive moving forward in 2023. The flash market remains new and exciting for us, and we’re coming out with new products all the time. Even though we’re still seeing some inventory corrections, we’re beginning the year with a solid customer base, great distribution partners, and a plentiful inventory both in wafers as well as finished goods. We’re seeing every reason to be positive about the rest of 2023. What about you?
Stay safe and thanks as always for your support.
David Bagby
President and CEO
Compliant with the JEDEC eMMC v5.1 industry standard, Alliance Memory’s eMMC solutions integrate NAND flash memory with an eMMC controller and flash transition layer (FTL) management software in a single package for solid-state storage in consumer, industrial, and networking applications. The devices simplify designs for fast and easy system integration — speeding up product development and faster time to market — while saving space by eliminating the need for an external controller. The solutions are compliant with the JEDEC eMMC v5.1 industry standard, and available with densities of 4GB and 8GB. A 16GB device will be released in December 2022.
Built on a finer process that results in a smaller chip than Alliance Memory’s original 4GB DDR4 SDRAMs, new “A” die versions deliver improved performance — with lower power consumption down to +1.2V (±0.06V), faster clock speeds to 1600MHz, and higher transfer rates to 3200Mbps — at a lower cost. The devices are ideal for the industrial, networking, telecommunications, gaming, and consumer markets, for which Alliance Memory is utilizing a dual sourcing strategy to ensure supply longevity. In addition, the company is offering a 16GB Micron Technology DDR SDRAM for a wide range of applications.
Alliance Memory’s 3V and 1.8V multiple input/output serial NOR Flash memory products are designed to provide supply continuity to Micron Technology customers utilizing discontinued devices. The NOR Flash products combine fast read performance up to 133MHz with fast program and erase times. Available in 8-pin SOP wide body (208mils) and 8L WSON (6x5mm) packages, the devices provide reliable, long-term performance with high program/erase cycles and long data retention.
We’ve expanded portfolio of CMOS DDR4 SDRAMs with new “A” die versions of the 4Gb AS4C256M16D4 and AS4C512M8D4 in the 96-ball and 78-ball FBGA packages, respectively. In addition, we’re continuing our partnership with Micron Technology and offering their MT40A1G16KH-062E DDR4 SDRAM to provide Alliance Memory customers with a 16Gb option. 
Ted joined Alliance Memory in 2014 as Country Manager, Japan. Located in Tokyo, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with key distributors throughout the country, while creating sales promotions to attract new customers. Previously, he served in a variety of roles in the electronics manufacturing industry. In his free time, Ted enjoys watching sports, including sumo wrestling, baseball, and rugby.
With low-voltage operation of 1.1V and 0.6V, respectively, Alliance Memory’s LPDDR4 and LPDDR4x devices increase battery life in portable electronics and IoT devices utilizing AI and 5G technologies. Providing increased efficiency for advanced audio and high-resolution video in embedded applications, the low-power SDRAMs deliver fast clock speeds of 1.6GHz for extremely high transfer rates of 3.2Gbps. For automotive applications, the AEC-Q100 qualified devices operate over a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.
For solid-state storage in consumer, industrial, and networking applications, our new 4GB ASFC4G31M-51BIN and 8GB ASFC8G31M-51BIN eMMC solutions each integrate NAND flash memory with an eMMC controller and flash transition layer (FTL) management software in a single 11.5 mm by 13 mm 153-ball FBGA package. The devices simplify designs for fast and easy system integration in a wide range of products, while saving space by eliminating the need for an external controller. 
Alliance Memory has appointed Richard Fobbs to the position of warehouse / logistics executive. In this role, he will be responsible for managing inventory, while assisting with shipping and packing, in our distribution center. A childhood friend of President David Bagby, Richard has watched Alliance Memory grow over the years into a leader in the memory space and is excited to join the company after his recent retirement from a 20-year career in law enforcement. He attended the University of Oregon and College of San Mateo and has previously served as a director and instructor for a California College criminal justice program.
Gafie Huang has joined Alliance Memory as its new web applications database manager. She brings nearly 20 years of experience working with web applications to the company, including serving as web applications project manager for Skype and Zoom and helping Nu Skin and other companies develop web applications and implement CMS systems. In her new role, Gafie will be responsible for maintaining and managing Alliance Memory’s website and database.
At the end of last year, we were feeling a lot of optimism about 2022, and judging by what we’ve seen so far it looks like this is going to be another stellar year. We had a record January for sales, and I believe we’re going to have a record Q1. Our planned strategy to increase our inventory is succeeding, even though we continue to have pockets of individual issues around certain package types. The big picture, however, is that we’re reducing lead times for our customers, and we’re continuing to pick up market share. From Europe to the U.S. to Asia, we’re seeing good strength in all our markets.
Alliance Memory has introduced a new line of 3V multiple input/output serial NOR flash memory products designed to provide supply continuity for Micron Technology customers utilizing discontinued N25Q series devices. Offering support for single, dual, and quad SPI modes, the AS25F series combines fast read performance with fast program and erase times in 8-pin SOP Wide Body (209mils) and 8L WSON (6x5mm) packages. 
Meet Ramesh Babu Varadharajan. Ram joined Alliance Memory in 2019, bringing over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry to his dual role of Director of Central Engineering and Country Manager, India Sales. Located in Bangalore — The Silicon Valley of India — Ram is responsible for new product introductions, applications, and quality for Alliance Memory’s SRAM, DRAM, and Flash business units, while maintaining the company’s strong customer base in the country. His favorite thing about working at Alliance Memory: “I love working with such smart and collaborative teams, and the company’s honest and transparent management style. It all adds up to better products for our customers.”
