New FeRAM Storage Device Unveiled with Up to 200 Years of Data Retention and Radiation Protection

Machdyne recently unveiled its new FERRIT modular storage device. The new product is based on FeRAM technology, and its key feature is its ability to store data for extended periods.

Features of the FERRIT storage device

The new product is based on the FERRIT-CY controller and is equipped with a USB Type-C interface, as well as support for USB Full Speed. FERRIT-M8 modules are used for data storage, and a single module can hold 16 MB. These modules are mounted on the FERRIT-16 board. The drive prototype uses single-sided boards with 8 chips, and the maximum capacity is 128 MB. However, the overall plan is to install 16 boards and achieve a maximum capacity of 256 MB.

Data on the new device can be stored for 200 years at a temperature of 35 °C, and radiation protection is also provided. If the temperature is within 55 °C, the approximate storage life can be about 95 years, and at 105 °C - 10 years.

The FERRIT project is available online under an open-source license, and the schematics are accessible in KiCad. This “eternal” drive with nearly unlimited rewritable capacity could potentially become indispensable for storing sensitive data. The manufacturer hasn’t disclosed the price, but experts estimate the total cost of all components used at $7,000.  

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