Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innodisk, the service-driven flash provider, announces today a new line of SSDs and DRAM designed specifically for in-vehicle computing. These storage solutions stand up to the challenges posed by the extreme environments found in cars, buses, trains, ships, fleet vehicles, and military vehicles.
EMI Resistant
Innodisk is the first peripheral supplier to obtain the European
E-Mark certification, and the only storage solution provider with
multiple in-vehicle computing compliant standards for EMI
resistance. There are multiple peripherals and electronic devices
in any modern vehicle, each of which can create electromagnetic
radiation that disturbs the function of other electronic
components. Innodisk's In-Vehicle SSDs are certified products that
cause no electromagnetic interference. System reliability is
ensured at the end application.
Power Protection
Power is no guarantee in a moving vehicle. Innodisk's exclusive
iCell and iData Guard are integrated firmware and hardware
technologies that ensure data integrity even when power is not
guaranteed. When power loss is detected, multiple on-board
capacitors provide a power buffer to the SSD so that the last piece
of data on the DRAM can be safely discharged to flash storage. At
the same time, the data protection mechanism is activated to reject
data commands from the host. This design can prevent incomplete
data from being recorded and cause a bad block in the NAND
flash.
Low Power Consumption
Innodisk's In-Vehicle SSDs support "slumber" mode with a low power
consumption design, which significantly reduces power usage by 50%
when compared to that of normal "power saving" modes. Most storage
devices save power by reducing transmission frequency of flash.
However, Innodisk's design puts the device to sleep, preventing
power usage when idle. A convenient "wake up" function is
implemented to return the device quickly to normal operation when
needed.
Wide Operating Temperature
Innodisk's In-Vehicle flash and DRAM products are compliant with
RoHS standards and able to operate under a wide temperature range.
They can cope with extreme temperature conditions, with functional
temperature range between -40 to 85 degrees Celsius. In addition,
the flash product's built-in thermal sensor detects when the
temperature of the device is too high and the control IC of the SSD
will automatically adjust the transmitting frequency to ensure
stable performance under extreme temperature.
Mil-Spec Tough
Innodisk's In-Vehicle computing flash and DRAM products are
compliant with the US military standard MIL-STD-810F/G, for shock
and vibration. Ordinary DRAM interfaces with a standard SO-DIMM
connector, but our rugged DRAM design integrates a customized
mounting pad which makes the device less likely to be affected by
vibrations, and ensures a strong connection at the gold contacts
for more stable and reliable DRAM operation.
Conformal Coating
Through the use of conformal coatings, Innodisk is able to provide
SSDs and DRAM that are resistant to moisture, dirt, dust, and harsh
chemicals found in automotive and outdoor environments. The
conformal coating is a non-conductive cover that is about 0.03-0.13
mm. It is compliant with MIL- I-46058C, and also acceptable by
IPC-A-610 electronic component standards. Innodisk is proud to
partner with industry leader HumiSeal for raw materials. The entire
process takes place in a dustless facility to prevent other
substances from contaminating the product during
transportation.
ARM-compatible
In-Vehicle computers are often non-X86 architecture and Innodisk
offers the non-mainstream 32-bit DRAM modules for in-vehicle
computing. This specification is suitable for non-x86 systems, and
it works well with ARM architecture commonly used for tablets and
mobile devices.
Product Availability
Innodisk in-Vehicle SSDs come in CFast flash in 4GB to 128GB
capacities, as well as MIL-spec and standard rugged 2.5" SATA III
SSDs up to 512GB capacity.
Innodisk In-Vehicle DRAM includes DDR2 and DDR3 SODIMMs in a variety of frequencies. Besides unbuffered wide-temperature DRAM, 32-bit ARM Compatible DRAM and registered Mini R-DIMM DRAM is available. All Innodisk In-Vehicle DRAM have the options of adopting conformal coatings to ensure optimal performance in extreme environments.
InnoTrans
Innodisk will be showcasing its In-Vehicle Storage Solutions at the
International Trade Fair for Transportation Technology,
InnoTrans, September 23-26 in Berlin, Germany . Innodisk
will be at Hall 4, Booth 220 of Messe Berlin.
About Innodisk
Innodisk is a service driven provider of flash memory and DRAM
products for the industrial and enterprise applications. With
satisfied customers across the embedded, aerospace and defense,
cloud storage markets and more, we have set ourselves apart with a
commitment to dependable products and unparalleled service. This
has resulted in products including embedded peripherals designed to
supplement existing industrial solutions and high IOPS flash arrays
for industrial and enterprise applications. The expanded business
lines are leading our next step in being a comprehensive solution
and service provider in industrial storage industry. Founded in
2005 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with engineering support
and sales teams in China, Europe, Japan, and the United States,
Innodisk is able to support clients globally. With abundant
experience and an unrivaled knowledge of the memory industry,
Innodisk develops products with excellent quality, remarkable
performance, great cost-efficiency, and the highest reliability.
For more information about Innodisk, please visit http://www.innodisk.com.