July 8, 2025

Beyond the End of Life: Delkin’s BGA SSDs Provide Reliable Performance and Durability

The recent End-of-Life (EOL) announcement for Micron’s 2100 series BGA SSDs has created a significant challenge for engineers and system designers across various industries. Delkin Devices, a trusted supplier of industrial-grade storage solutions, offers a reliable, seamless, and high-performance alternative with its Industrial BGA SSD PCIe Series, a product line introduced two years ago that serves as a direct, active replacement for the now-end-of-life (EOL) Micron products. This isn’t just a replacement; it’s a strategic upgrade designed to ensure continuous operation and to future-proof your critical applications.

Unpacking the Performance Advantage: Speed and Efficiency

Delkin’s BGA SSDs provide blazing-fast performance by using the PCIe Gen 4×4 interface and NVMe 1.4. They reach sequential read speeds of up to 3650 MB/s and write speeds of up to 2900 MB/s. This allows them to take advantage of the Gen 4×4 host interface, which is important for demanding tasks like autonomous navigation and real-time data processing. Designed as an ideal embedded solution for new platforms, these SSDs consume less power than traditional hard drives and support various power-saving modes (PS0, PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4) to optimize energy use. An adaptive performance tuning approach further maximizes throughput by adjusting read/write speeds based on available disk space and intelligently manages garbage collection to maintain steady performance.

Engineered for the Extremes: Unmatched Durability and Reliability

For critical applications where durability and long-term reliability are essential, Delkin’s Industrial BGA SSDs are built for rugged operations across an extreme temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. This exceeds some competitors’ ranges (such as Micron’s -40°C to 95°C for certain products) and makes them suitable for demanding sectors like automotive, transportation, agriculture, and aerospace.

Their reliability is backed by an impressive Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of over 1.5 million hours and a strong endurance of up to 1341TBW. To further ensure data integrity and extend lifespan, these SSDs feature a comprehensive suite of advanced technologies.

  • Firmware-based Power Loss Protection (PLP) secures data during unexpected power outages.
  • End-to-End Data Path Protection maintains data integrity throughout the device.
  • LDPC + RAID ECC (Error Correction Code) detects and corrects bit errors, protecting data from corruption.
  • Wear Leveling and Bad Block Management evenly distribute write/erase cycles and manage unreliable areas, significantly extending the drive’s lifespan.
  • TRIM support helps maintain optimal read/write performance over time.
  • SMART function provides self-monitoring and early warnings of potential failures, enabling proactive action.
  • Over-Provisioning reserves additional storage space for controller management, improving performance and endurance.

Compact Design, Broad Compatibility

Delkin’s Industrial BGA SSDs feature a highly compact 16mm x 20mm BGA form factor, which is critical for space-constrained embedded solutions and new platforms. These drives are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities (part numbers FA2HFSTXE-AD000-2, FA5HFSTXE-AD000-2, and FA1TFSTNV-AD000-2, respectively).

For applications requiring a different form factor, Delkin also offers a complementary 1TB M.2 2230 SSD (M51TFSTNV-30000-2). This M.2 2230 variant serves as a direct replacement for Micron’s EOL 1TB M.2 2230 SSD (MTFDHBK1T0TDP-1AT12AIYY) and is compatible with the 4100 series, maintaining the same robust temperature resilience of -40°C to 105 °C. This versatility across form factors and capacities ensures that Delkin can meet the diverse needs of industries transitioning away from Micron’s discontinued drives.

Your Seamless Transition Partner: Why Choose Delkin?

Transitioning from an EOL product can be complex, but Delkin makes it easier. Our active product lifecycle and locked Bill of Materials (BOM) ensure long-term availability and consistency for up to 7 years in your supply chain, preventing unexpected changes or requalification efforts. With US-based support, Delkin offers readily available samples and detailed spec sheets for all models, simplifying the qualification process for your engineers. The Delkin BGA SSD PCIe series is specifically designed to meet the strict requirements of all vertical industries, providing performance, ruggedness, and a compact size essential for demanding applications.

Don’t let Micron’s EOL announcement disrupt your critical operations or future innovations. The Delkin Industrial BGA SSD PCIe series is not just a replacement; it’s a superior, reliable, and actively supported solution that will empower your systems to perform flawlessly in the most challenging conditions.

Take the Next Step Towards Uninterrupted Performance

Are you ready to discover how Delkin Industrial BGA SSDs can offer the reliability, performance, and peace of mind your applications require? Don’t let product availability become a bottleneck for your critical projects.

Call Delkin today to discuss your specific needs, request samples, or access detailed spec sheets. Our team of experts is ready to help you navigate this transition seamlessly and integrate Delkin’s cutting-edge storage solutions into your next-generation systems.

Ensure your data and operations are protected with Delkin, where reliability meets innovation. Contact a Delkin representative today!