Tokyo, Aug 4, 2011 - (JCN Newswire - MySolutionInfo) - TDK Corporation announced today the launch in late September 2011 of the SDG3B series of serial ATA II compatible industrial solid state drives (SSDs) with a maximum capacity of 128 GByte.

The SDG3B drives are industrial SSDs that use the TDK GBDriver RS3 series of SSD controller ICs. Even though they are not equipped with cache memory, the drives still support an effective read speed of 160 MB/s.

TDK enhanced data reliability, a key requirement for embedded SSDs. In addition to the existing auto-recovery functions and the power interruption tolerance algorithm, the SSDs are also equipped with a powerful error-correction function scalable to 44-bit/sector error correction code (ECC) and an auto-refresh function to provide powerful tolerance against power supply problems.

In addition, TDK substantially improved the SSD lifespan. An advanced static wear leveling function and a new data randomizer function, both developed by TDK, distribute data writing among all of the flash memory blocks, maximizing the lifespan of the semiconductor storage. Also, SMART (self-monitoring and analysis reporting technology) data makes it possible to determine in real time the number of times each memory block is rewritten (erased), facilitating quantitative assessment and projection of drive life on user systems.

The drives also feature an advanced encryption function using the 128-bit AES encryption that has been registered as United States Department of Commerce Federal Information Processing Standards FIPS PUB 197. Data is automatically encrypted before writing to the flash memory, preventing data leaks and tampering. Furthermore, the drives provide a high level of storage security, preventing unauthorized copying and other data risks by using the ATA standard security functions.

The TDK SDG3B series of industrial SSDs are SATA flash memory drives ideal for use as replacements for hard disc drives in industrial equipment and embedded devices. They provide high-speed performance, data reliability, storage lifespan, and data security at the highest levels in the industry.

Main Applications

-- Thin client PCs, tablet PCs, etc.
-- Automotive devices such as car navigation systems and portable navigation devices (PNDs)
-- Office equipment such as multi-function printers (MFPs) and commercial projectors
-- Amusement devices such as karaoke on demand and arcade games
-- Factory automation equipment such as NC machine tools, sequencers, PLCs, panel computers, touch panel systems, and embedded CPU boards
-- Data server and cloud computing systems such as RAID servers and enterprise servers
-- Railway and transport equipment such as automated ticket gates, automated ticket vending machines, commuter pass vending machines, automated air ticket vending machines, and utomated check-in systems
-- Smart grid systems such as smart meters, power network communications infrastructure, electric power equipment automatic control systems, and energy management systems
-- Banking terminals such as POS devices, convenience store and kiosk terminals, and ATMs.
-- Medical and measuring instruments and nursing-care equipment such as diagnostic imaging systems, blood analysis equipment, medical PCs, electronic records systems, and bedside monitors.
-- Communications and broadcasting equipment and information system devices for base stations such as third-generation mobile phone (LTE) data communications systems
-- Security terminals and security devices such as digital signage, entry control systems, and monitoring cameras.
-- Disaster prevention related equipment such as earthquake early warning systems and household fire detectors.

Main Features
1. Uses GBDriver RS3 NAND Flash Memory Controller ICs Developed by TDK
2. High-Speed Access
3. Error Correction and Recovery
4. Static Wear Leveling Function (TSK Smart Swap) for All Blocks
5. SMART Command Support
6. Improved Power Interruption Tolerance
7. Auto Refresh Function
8. Data Randomizer Function
9. Automated Encryption Using 128-bit AES
10. Other Functions (Optional)
11. Aluminum Case
12. Solution Support