Month: September 2015

There is often a need to securely remove data on an embedded flash storage device such as an Industrial CompactFlash or other PATA or SATA Device in an OEM design. For these requirements, the ATA Security Erase available on some devices is an ideal solution. What is ATA Security Erase? ATA Security Erase is a standard ATA...

For almost every Embedded OEM design, the advantages of Industrial Grade flash storage based on SLC NAND flash would be the ideal solution if it were within the budget. After analyzing the design, many Embedded OEM engineers find they can get the Industrial Grade advantages at an acceptable cost. The first step to this process...

CompactFlash (CF) cards are used in diverse Embedded OEM designs for applications in fields such as Oil & Gas Exploration, Mining, Commercial & Military Avionics and Process Controls systems. On a regular basis we are contacted by OEMs who are having issues with a current CF supplier or design. The typical reason for the issues...

Flash memory cards come in a variety of form factors and use several different NAND memory types to store data. Each NAND type has its advantages and disadvantages. This post will cover the advantages of SLC NAND in mission critical and Embedded OEM applications where data integrity is paramount. First, let’s look at the three...