Shaping the future of non-volatile memories with the MRAM Alliance
Gilles Lambinet
CCO
Hprobe
List of Authors
J.-P. Nozières1, 2, S. Salimy3, J. Guedj4, D. Worledge5, G. Lambinet3
1MRAM Alliance, SNIA, Santa Clara, United States, 2CNRS, Institut Néel, Grenoble, France, 3Hprobe, Eybens, France, 4Numem, Sunnyvale, United States, 5IBM Research, San Jose, United States
Abstract
Over the past several decades, the semiconductor sector has been driven by Moore’s Law, continuously increasing transistor density to improve chip performance. With computational power of AI chips having grown much faster than memory bandwidth and data transfer efficiency, data centers may soon be choked by the demand and the cost of providing high performance data access. At the same time, software-defined vehicles with centralized, high-compute chip architectures, need more bandwidth, faster boot times and persistent data for performance, safety, updateability, and user experience. Memory, once considered a commodity, is now left, right, and center.Jump in MRAM! Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM) has become a compelling and widely deployed non-volatile memory technology across a growing range of applications spanning standalone and embedded products. With built-in persistence, near-infinite endurance, intrinsic robustness, faster read speed than DRAM, and better density than SRAM, MRAM is now poised to expand into next-generation automotive, storage and AI systems.MRAM however stands at a critical juncture. Despite technical readiness and availability at tier-1 foundries (TSMC, Samsung and GF leading the pack), adoption still faces hesitation. Fragmented efforts, slow standardization, and inconsistent messaging hinder progress. This triggered stakeholders across the whole value chain, from foundries to chip makers, IP vendors and system companies, equipment suppliers and leading universities/research centers, to join forces. SNIA's MRAM Alliance Special Interest Group (SIG) is designed to align the industry on key priorities, address real-world challenges, improve education and awareness, create standards when applicable, facilitate product implementation, and ultimately maximize end-system product benefits.Whether you're ready to deploy today or want to help shape what comes next, come hear what’s not to love about MRAM, and how the MRAM Alliance can shape the future.
Biography
Gilles Lambinet is an international sales and business development executive with more than 25 years of experience in high-technology industries.An engineer by background, he is particularly passionate about emerging technologies and innovation and combines strong technical expertise with a proven track record in turning complex technologies into successful business opportunities.Throughout his career, he has worked with and for multiple technology companies, developing markets and driving international growth across diverse industries.His experience spans industrial automation, robotics, automotive, glass manufacturing, IT, utilities, digital technologies and semiconductors.A significant part of his career was spent at Hewlett-Packard, where he held international leadership positions across sales, marketing and supply-chain activities in EMEA.He subsequently moved into entrepreneurship and business development, supporting innovative technology companies in their go-to-market strategies and international expansion.His later activities covered emerging fields including cloud, IoT, digital transformation, data science and artificial intelligence.Today, as Chief Commercial Officer of Hprobe, he is focused on the semiconductor industry and advanced automated test equipment for magnetic devices.His current role places him at the forefront of a strategic high-tech ecosystem, working with semiconductor companies and technology partners worldwide.
