Ramtron has launched its first F-RAM-based event data recorder (EDR), which continuously monitors state changes, stores them in the F-RAM, and alerts the system to the changes.

Like a programmable logic controller (PLC), the FM6124 features simple device settings and data retrieval for easy system integration and a shorter design-in cycle.

The FM6124 features 32kbyte of F-RAM memory that can be used to store event records. Up to 24kbyte of F-RAM can be configured to store event/user data.

The on-chip real-time clock (RTC) with calendar enables time stamping of events and can function as a system clock and calendar. The RTC enables further analysis of captured data, which can be used by the system to generate alerts such as an equipment malfunction or a call for maintenance.