RealSSD Embedded USB – A Low-Cost, Embedded Storage Option
Rugged, reliable, cost-effective, and small, Micron's RealSSD™ devices are designed to give our customers a choice in embedded data storage. And these embedded USBs are a better choice than hard disk drives (HDDs)—for many reasons.
Our embedded USBs are a lot smaller, more durable, and easier to design in than HDDs. They combine flexibility, performance, and fast time-to-market, and they cost less than traditional HDDs.
Micron is known for advanced and innovative technology, and our new RealSSD embedded USBs are a great example of a better, faster, and less expensive NAND solution that offers distinct competitive advantages for solid state designs. Use our Web site to find out all you need to know about designing one in to your embedded, boot-up application.
RealSSD Embedded USB Part Catalog and Documentation
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With no moving parts, the reliability of Micron's RealSSD embedded USBs far surpass many of the best-in-class, rugged HDDs. They can sustain 500G shocks and operate within extended and industrial temperature ranges.
Micron’s embedded USBs offer the right densities (1GB to 8GB) at the right price, and they do it in a package that’s smaller than a 1.8” HDD. Gone are the days of paying for more capacity than you need for your embedded, boot application. And gone are the days of wasting valuable space that could be devoted to advanced features.
RealSSD Embedded USB Features and Benefits
| | Features | Benefits |
| Densities |
1GB–8GB |
Cost-effective solution for applications that only require a small amount of storage. |
| System Interface |
USB 2.0 |
Commonly available interface for easy integration into system designs. |
| Supply Voltage |
5.0V |
Low power consumption enables USB interface to supply module. |
| Size |
36.9mm x 26.6mm x 9.6mm |
Small footprint enables a storage solution where traditional solutions are not feasible. |
| Performance |
33 MB/s Sustained READ
22 MB/s Sustained WRITE
|
Fast boot times for embedded operating system applications and improved system
performance as a cache device. |
| Shock and Vibration |
500G/2ms Shock
5–500Hz at 3.1G Vibration |
No moving parts permits reliable operation in the most demanding environments. |
| Temperature Ranges |
0°C to +70°C
−40°C to +85°C |
Wide temperature range is ideal for rugged environments. |
6 Advantages of Designing with RealSSD Embedded USBs
Cost Effectiveness
Costs less to implement than even the least expensive hard disk drive (HDD).
Small Size
Smaller than a 1.8-inch HDD, an embedded USB lets you pack more features into less space.
Reliability
Withstands extreme shock and vibrations and has a wider operating temperature range than competing technologies, ensuring higher reliability in demanding environments.
Low Power
Draws less than 330mW of power when actively reading or writing data.
Performance
Enables faster boot-up (access time) than many HDDs, and the USB interface is already defined in most boot sequencers.
NAND Expertise
Extends Micron’s proven quality, reliability, and compatibility in NAND to a new product line that can be designed with confidence.
Why Buy Micron?
- Technology Leader
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- Product Breadth
With a full line of DRAM components, modules, and NAND Flash products, we have the right device for your design.
- Technical Support
Micron's engineering and technical assistance can provide the competitive advantage you need to get your designs to market faster.
- Quality Products
Stringent quality and reliability testing makes our devices stand out as some of the highest-quality parts in the industry.
- Customer Commitment
We work closely with other vendors, manufacturers, and enablers to help you deliver a complete, proven solution.
- Environmental Certification
All devices are available in Pb-free versions, and many offer the added environmental protection of "green" packaging.