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Ramtron International is stalking big memory-chip makers such as Samsung and Micron Technology. Ramtron's enhanced dynamic random access memories (EDRAMs, 55% of sales) are used in PC boards, communications devices, and video graphics systems. It also makes ferroelectric RAMs (FRAMs, 15% of sales), which provide better performance than traditional memory chips. FRAMs are used in power meters, laser printers, and handheld devices. Ramtron has development and manufacturing partnerships with Hitachi, Infineon, and Toshiba, among others. Customers include Lucent, Motorola, and Mylex, which together account for more than a quarter of sales. Infineon owns 20% of Ramtron; the National Electrical Benefit Fund owns 11%.
COMPETITION |
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Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (dossier)
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Samsung Group (dossier)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 26.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 4.8%
Employees: 128
Revenue per employee: $203,906.25
KEY PEOPLE |
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William W. Staunton
CEO
LuAnn Hanson
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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1850 Ramtron Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
US
Phone: 719-481-7000
Fax: 719-481-9294
Online: Web Site
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