3D NAND Flash Explained
Although NAND flash storage is the leading storage format used in solid state drives, or SSDs, there is one concern that has long worried engineers and OEMs—its size. NAND flash storage devices have to be small, but they also have to be powerful. In some instances, capacity has been limited by the need to […]
SATA vs. NVMe
The ever-increasing use of data has resulted in an ever-increasing demand for faster data transfer rates. The speed of data transfer is largely controlled by the interface used by the drive. With more and more systems using SSDs—solid state drives—rather than HDDs, or hard disk drives, the data transfer rate of the interface is […]
What You Need to Know about SATA Data Transfer Rate
SATA is one of the most widely used interfaces in modern technology. It’s virtually impossible to have used a desktop or laptop computer over the past decade that did not have a piece of SATA hardware inside. When it comes to both solid state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs), SATA interfaces are […]
Delkin 16GB Industrial microSD Card on Ultra96 Development Board
Delkin is proud to feature a 16 GB MicroSD card on the Ultra96™development board. Applications of the board include artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT/cloud connectivity for add-on sensors. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!
Are You in the Market for a 512MB USB Flash Drive?
USB flash drives are familiar storage devices in both the consumer and industrial markets. There are many reasons for their enduring popularity, including their ease of use, wide-ranging compatibility, and variety of storage capacity options. In the industrial storage marketplace, industrial grade USB flash drives are engineered to work in exact
Industrial Flash Drives – Framework & Composition
Introduction Industrial Flash drives, no matter the form factor, are more complex than meets the casual eye. A Flash drive consists of two major parts. One part is, of course the Flash chips, and the other part is a highly integrated controller chip, or CPU. This article will focus first on basic Flash […]
Storage Insights #3 -Technical Guide for CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) Cards
Click below to read the new Delkin Storage Insights post on the element14 Community Embedded Blog: Storage Insights #3 -Technical Guide for CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) Cards
Technical Success Story: Life Cycle Management with SMART Technology
The technology that makes flash storage so fast and reliable also limits the amount of time it can be used effectively, as there are a limited number of reads and writes a flash storage card can complete. At Delkin, extending the lifespan of flash storage product is a core part of every product we […]
Why Does USB Flash Drive Temperature Range Matter?
There are many different factors that differentiate commercial flash storage from industrial flash storage. The operating temperature range is one of those factors. For many industrial users, temperature range is a primary concern when choosing a flash storage device, since many industrial users have applications that must work in conditions wit
Examining the Advantages of SLC SD Cards
Industrial systems rely on flash memory for critical storage. SLC SD cards have long been one of the most widely used technologies for embedded storage in industrial environments, and the demand for high-quality, SLC-based flash storage is only increasing as flash technology itself is changing. The appearance of MLC and TLC SD cards has […]
SLC NAND vs. MLC NAND
If you are exploring your options for embedded flash storage, two contenders are likely to be on your list: SLC NAND and MLC NAND. Both of these forms of NAND flash storage are popular and reliable, and each one has its most appropriate uses. The trick is not using MLC NAND when you really […]
FAQs about BOM Control
BOM control is a critical factor for industrial embedded application customers. It allows both OEMs and engineers to better manage parts changes and reduces the risk of in-the-field failures that could have drastic effects on transportation, aviation, healthcare, and other critical industries. One of the key reasons that industrial grade flash storage is used […]
A Closer Look at Industrial Grade MicroSD
For powerful storage that fits into a small space, microSD is an enduringly popular choice. Because it is available in a range of storage capacities and is highly adaptable to a wide range of applications, this form of flash storage can be found in an enormous range of host devices. MicroSD memory cards are […]
Answering Questions about SLC CompactFlash
SLC Compact Flash—known more commonly as CompactFlash or CF—is one of the most reliable and most popular forms of storage on the market. In SLC format, CF memory cards are capable of supporting host devices in industrial environments without any kind of loss of function. For engineers and designers looking for a failsafe storage […]
Recent NAND Trends (And Why Reliability Is So Crucial)
The year 1987 was an exciting one for tech professionals. It marked the introduction of NAND flash, which made its debut at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting in San Francisco. Since that time, innovations in embedded designs and NAND trends have taken off. One of the top items on every developer’s wish list […]
What You Need to Know about Industrial CF Card 4GB Products
Industrial CompactFlash—also called CF—is an enormously popular form of flash storage for devices that are used in exacting conditions with mission-critical data. An industrial CF card 4GB storage capacity can be used in an array of products and devices, thanks to the reliability of industrial grade flash memory and constant uptime
Comparing 2D NAND vs. 3D NAND SSD
Flash-based SSDs, or solid state drives, were invented in the 1980s, so it is not surprising that the technology has progressed significantly since then. The main drive in improving SSDs has always been scaling, focusing on fitting more data into the same sized space. For many years, this effort was limited by the fact […]
What Is 3D NAND Flash?
Most NAND flash drives are designed with planar NAND technology—in other words, the cells are arranged in a 2D format. This design is effective, but it has some limitations and challenges. The introduction of 3D NAND flash changes that. 3D NAND flash can be used in both commercial and industrial applications in the same […]
Choosing a High-Reliability USB Flash Drive
Sometimes, the most familiar solution is the best one. That is often the case with USB flash drives. For external storage, USB flash drives may be the most recognizable option on the market for everyone from novice, casual users to industrial clients with high-grade storage needs. When it comes to those industrial clients, nothing […]