December 16, 2025

Industrial-Grade Storage for Mission-Critical Embedded Systems: How Delkin Powers Today’s Most Demanding Applications

As embedded systems become more advanced and interconnected, industries are demanding storage solutions that provide durability, reliable performance, and long-term dependability. Delkin, a leader in rugged flash storage technology, produces Industrial Grade Storage Devices built to withstand extreme conditions and mission-critical workloads. From embedded storage options to high-endurance removable media, Delkin specializes in controlled, traceable, and application-optimized flash products trusted across industrial, medical, military, transportation, and energy sectors.

This article explores how Delkin’s portfolio, which includes Industrial NAND flash, OEM SD cards, industrial SDXC, embedded computing storage, and mSATA SSDs, supports real-world verticals where failure cannot happen.

Why Delkin Industrial-Grade Storage Matters

Delkin’s industrial flash products are designed around principles vital for embedded OEMs.

  • Controlled BOM to eliminate performance variability
  • –40°C to 85°C temperature support
  • High-endurance NAND architectures including SLC, pSLC, and industrial MLC
  • Advanced ECC and wear-leveling algorithms
  • Power-fail management to protect data integrity
  • Long-term lifecycle availability
  • Extensive product testing and device screening

These design fundamentals make Delkin storage highly reliable for industries where devices run nonstop, face tough conditions, or need to meet strict regulations and traceability standards.

Key Markets Relying on Delkin

  • Industrial automation
  • Aerospace and defense
  • Medical devices
  • Transportation & fleet systems
  • Public safety & surveillance
  • Energy, utilities, and remote monitoring
  • Ruggedized IoT and edge computing

Industrial NAND Flash: The Core Technology Behind Delkin Products

Delkin’s product ecosystem is based on Industrial NAND flash, which provides:

  • Consistent performance under heavy write loads
  • Enhanced data retention and reduced bit error rates
  • Longevity suited for high-duty-cycle embedded systems

Depending on application needs, Delkin offers NAND technologies optimized for either endurance or capacity, including SLC, pSLC, and industrial MLC.

Market Use Cases

  • Factory automation: motion controllers, robotics, PLCs
  • Aerospace systems: mission computers, avionics displays
  • Medical: diagnostic equipment, imaging systems
  • Defense platforms: communications, rugged computing

Delkin OEM SD Cards for Industrial and Embedded OEMs

Delkin produces OEM SD cards specifically designed for embedded environments, not just repurposed consumer cards. Benefits include:

  • Industrial-grade NAND
  • Controlled firmware and BOM
  • Consistent sustained write speeds
  • Extended temperature ranges
  • Optional health monitoring features

Vertical Markets Utilizing Delkin OEM SD Cards

  • Transportation: onboard video recorders, fleet telematics
  • Digital signage: read-heavy media playback
  • Energy and utilities: SCADA, data loggers
  • Agriculture: rugged machinery controllers

Delkin’s OEM SD cards can be fully customized to meet application needs, including conformal coating and environmental screening.

Delkin Industrial SDXC for High-Capacity Requirements

For applications needing both durability and large storage capacity, Delkin provides industrial SDXC cards made with industrial NAND and designed for consistent performance.

Use Cases

  • Video-intensive devices: body cams, in-vehicle DVRs
  • Industrial inspection: high-resolution imaging systems
  • Edge AI workloads: on-device dataset storage

Delkin’s SDXC cards remain reliable even when exposed to vibration, temperature fluctuations, or continuous write cycles.

Embedded Storage Solutions: Solder-Down Reliability from Delkin

Delkin offers a variety of Embedded Storage Solutions, including eMMC and  SSD-PCIe BGA, along with custom form factors designed to integrate directly into system boards.

Engineering benefits:

  • No removable connectors
  • High vibration tolerance
  • Stable performance profile
  • Long lifecycle support
  • Industrial NAND options for enhanced durability

Industries Using Delkin Embedded Storage

  • Medical: FDA-regulated devices requiring consistent storage BOM
  • Defense/aerospace: rugged mission systems
  • Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 equipment
  • Retail & POS systems

Solder-down storage guarantees reliable, verified operation regardless of environmental stressors.

Delkin Embedded Computing Storage for IPCs, Gateways & Edge Devices

Modern embedded computing platforms depend on storage that supports continuous operation and heavy data workloads. Delkin’s Embedded Computing Storage lineup features industrial SSDs, CFast, CompactFlash, and specialized modules.

Applications

  • SCADA and industrial PCs
  • Predictive maintenance and sensor analytics
  • Rugged handhelds for logistics and field operations
  • Machine vision controllers
  • Edge AI inference systems

Delkin storage devices are built to provide steady throughput and high-write endurance, essential for data logging, buffering, and real-time analytics.

Delkin mSATA SSD: Proven Storage for Industrial and Legacy Architectures

Although the industry has advanced to NVMe, many embedded systems still depend on SATA-based storage. Delkin’s mSATA SSD lineup is popular because:

  • Compact form factor
  • Industrial NAND architecture
  • Long-term product availability
  • Compatibility with legacy IPCs and modules

Vertical Markets

  • Aerospace and defense (legacy platform upgrades)
  • Transportation computing (train, bus, and aviation modules)
  • Medical systems validated for SATA storage
  • Industrial automation controllers

Delkin continues supporting mSATA because many OEMs need reliable, validated components for long-life platforms.

Delkin Delivers Durable Storage for Harsh, High-Reliability Environments

Across all major embedded sectors, including defense, medical, transportation, and industrial automation, Delkin provides Industrial Grade Storage Devices designed for reliable performance, extended endurance, environmental resilience, and long-term stability.

Whether your need is for high-endurance industrial NAND flash, rugged OEM SD cards, large-capacity industrial SDXC, integrated embedded storage, embedded computing storage, or durable mSATA SSDs, Delkin offers storage solutions optimized for real-world industrial challenges.

Partner with Delkin for Your Next Embedded Project

Delkin engineers collaborate with OEMs to tailor storage technologies to specific workloads, environmental conditions, and lifecycle needs.

Contact Delkin to request samples, discuss custom features, or engage with engineering support.


Explore Delkin’s complete line of industrial flash storage solutions at Delkin.com.