October 17, 2018

  The electronic circuit and other components inside your SSDs and flash memory devices are vulnerable to environmental damage. If damage occurs, the device may require a repair or even be rendered completely useless. To protect these systems, a coating is applied. Electronic coating can be completed with conformal coating or encapsulating resin, though conformal […]

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October 16, 2018

  Solid state drives, or SSDs, were once used exclusively for rugged operating conditions. However, the commercial market has now embraced SSDs over hard disk drives, or HDDs. As a result, not all SSDs created today are intended for use in rugged operating conditions. With this in mind, it’s essential for industrial users to ensure […]

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October 12, 2018

  SLC SATA is one of the most reliable flash storage options available for industrial applications. This flash-based storage offers unbeatable capacity and data protection, even in rugged operating conditions. SLC SATA can also be customized to provide specific features, including encryption for applications in which data security is a priority. Although SATA was first […]

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October 11, 2018

  SD cards are a recognized format for storage for a variety of commercial and industrial grade products. One of the many benefits of this form of flash storage is the ease with which it can be customized. Custom SD cards allow designers and OEMs to get device-specific storage that meets their exact needs for […]

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October 10, 2018

  SD cards are a popular choice for industrial grade memory. These NAND flash memory cards are reliable, thanks to their consistent design based on the standards set by the Secure Digital Association, and long-lasting, especially in SLC format. However, one essential algorithm makes wear leveling SD cards last even longer than their original design […]

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October 9, 2018

  Flash based SSDs are ubiquitous in industrial applications. They take advantage of the reliability of flash storage and do away with the moving components found in HDDs, resulting in faster operations and lower risk of data loss. You can find flash based SSDs in a huge array of consumer and industrial grade applications, from […]

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October 8, 2018

  Embedded computing systems are used every day, yet they are often overlooked and misunderstood. They are essential to the functioning of a huge array of products and applications, from consumer electronics to industrial devices. In fact, the stability of these embedded computing systems is essential to the appropriate functioning of significant aerospace, medi

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October 4, 2018

  If you are in the market for a solid state drive, or SSD, then choosing the right kind of flash memory format is essential. For industrial users, this almost always means choosing SLC SSD drives. SLC SSD drives use the highest grade of flash memory available. This means that OEMs can be confident about […]

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September 30, 2018

  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 […]

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September 28, 2018

  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 […]

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September 10, 2018

  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 […]

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September 9, 2018

  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 […]

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September 8, 2018

  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 […]

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September 6, 2018

  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 […]

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September 3, 2018

  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 […]

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September 2, 2018

  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 […]

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August 28, 2018

  Flash drive users vary widely, from casual computer users to professionals performing highly technical work with industrial applications. They provide a high-capacity, portable storage solution that’s ideal for a variety of uses. Despite the popularity of these storage devices, many people are unaware of the exact flash drive definition, even if they use this [&he

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August 27, 2018

  SSDs—or solid state drives—have many advantages over hard disk drives (HDDs). Despite the advantages, many people were slow to adopt SSDs because of concerns over their lifespan, and a few nagging doubts remain in the minds of some developers about the potential for lost data caused by an SSD failure. In reality, the stories […]

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August 24, 2018

  Solid state drives, or SSDs, were considered a revolutionary advance in data storage when they were introduced to the market, and they continue to be the preferred drive for the vast majority of consumer and industrial-grade Flash storage products. Because SSDs don’t contain moving parts, they are better equipped than hard disk drives, or […]

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August 23, 2018

  In applications using an SD interface, it is important for the interface and connectors to deliver the right level of ruggedness and reliability for the way the host device will be used. Many SD-compatible flash interfaces are designed to be used in consumer products, and although these are well suited to those kinds of […]

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August 21, 2018

  Solid state drives are the foundation upon which a huge array of modern technology exists. Everything from digital cameras to gaming devices rely on solid state drives—also known as SSDs—for memory. They provide reliable performance, even in less than ideal operating conditions, which is why so many engineers and developers depend on them in […]

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August 20, 2018

  The serial interface of SD cards has made them hugely popular in both consumer and industrial devices for OEMs. The SD Card Association tightly controls the specifications of SD cards, including the SD card pinout, so there are universal standards for everything from physical interfaces to command protocols that make integration seamless and easy. […]

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August 17, 2018

  Solid state drives, or SSDs, have many advantages over hard disk drives (HDDs). Since SSDs don’t have moving parts, they don’t fall victim to the mechanical failures that can plague HDDs. They never develop magnetic problems on the platters, since there are no platters to spin. Of course, there is a trade off. SSDs […]

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August 16, 2018

  When NAND flash memory is used only for read operations, many designers believe that they do not have to worry about product lifespan, since no writing is occurring. In reality, even read operations can eventually wear the flash memory out, as repeated read operations can lead to inadvertent reprogramming and damage caused by cross-coupling […]

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August 15, 2018

  A Flash based SSD is a solid state drive that uses NAND flash memory. NAND flash is a nonvolatile form of storage that is critical for allowing SSDs to match the capacity and performance of hard disk drives, or HDDs. With NAND flash memory in play, SSDs have trumped HDDs as the preferred drive […]

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August 14, 2018

  Flash storage that uses the SATA interface is popular in a range of different devices and applications. It has virtually replaced IDE/PATA interfaces that once ruled the market. For applications and devices that want to use the SATA interface but need a small form factor, mSATA is the solution. As with any kind of […]

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August 13, 2018

  SD cards are a widely used form of flash memory in consumer, commercial, and industrial devices. Rugged SD cards are made specifically for industrial users who need memory that won’t quit in extreme conditions with fluctuating temperatures, shock, and vibration. SD cards have been around since 1999, and one of the reasons they have […]

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