Author: Steve Larrivee
![Industrial and Embedded Flash Storage for Every Application](https://www.cactus-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/CactusTech_Banner-300x114.jpg)
Every OEM’s application is different. There are different industries, requirements, reliability concerns and budget constraints. But for all applications requiring one or more of the storage needs below, an active decision should be made regarding what memory solution to use. OEM / Embedded Storage Requirements for Flash Storage Devices: Operating System Applications Program Data Logging...
![Reliable USB Flash Drive Solutions for Critical Industrial Applications](https://www.cactus-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/Machine-Shop-x800-300x200.jpg)
In an application such as transferring data from a critical design location to the machine shop or the use of a removable flash storage device in a rugged industrial environment, reliability should be more important than cost. But, over the years, I’ve been surprised how many processes are created in these industrial & mission...
![What are Industrial, Industrial pSLC & Industrial MLC Flash Storage Devices and which solution is Right for my OEM System?](https://www.cactus-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/Selector_Guide_2880x2305-300x240.jpg)
Industrial Grade, Industrial MLC and Industrial pSLC are terms for flash storage that have been thrown around for more than a decade. But, every day, it seems like someone is trying to redefine what these terms mean. From a high level, here are the definitions of these three grades of flash storage products. All...
![Embedded SATA SSD Solutions for Reliable OEM Systems](https://www.cactus-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/Trust-x600-300x199.jpg)
Embedded SATA SSD Solutions provide a high-performance interface in a modular form factor. There are several form factors available to meet the needs of just about any embedded application in the market. In addition to the standard SATA interface and standard form factors, Cactus Technologies offers several other benefits: Additional Cactus Technology Benefits: Industrial, OEM...
![Industrial SLC USB Flash Drive Ideal for Field System Data and Upgrades](https://www.cactus-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/300-USB-industrial-Grade-open_a-c3606895-300x300.png)
Factory floors contain any number of simple to complex machines used to perform specific tasks needed to create the end product. As product requirements change, there is often a need to update the code describing the latest “job” of the tool - or possibly an entire operating system and application upgrade.
![Different mSATA (MO-300B) for Different Applications](https://www.cactus-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/240SM1-mSATA-256GB-KD256GF_a-9014b232.png)
mSATA are made with several different types of components with widely differing reliability, longevity, cost and performance attributes. Since mSATA is such a convenient form factor, many designers do not consider which type of attributes the mSATA has and focus on the headline items such as price and/or performance.