Embedded and Industrial systems require a variety of memory and storage solutions. In contrast to the PC and consumer market, the products are exposed to critical environmental conditions, are designed for longer life cycles, and therefore must be highly reliable. Swissbit’s INDUSTRIAL Solid State Drive (SSD) family covers all relevant interfaces, including CompactFlash Card (CFC), Secure Digital Card (SD), IDE / Parallel SSD (PATA), Serial SSD (SATA), and USB Flash Drive (UFD), in combination with state of the art flash handling utilizing the qualities of single level cell (SLC) NAND flash.
Product development according to stringent design rules, critical component control, and extensive product qualification procedures, ensure overall electrical and mechanical robustness of Swissbit’s Flash product line. All products are offered in commercial (0°C to +70°C) and industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature ranges. Only high reliable SLC NAND flash is used and our flash handling provides features like built-in error correction, bad block management, static and dynamic wear leveling, and power loss protection. For our latest product revisions we offer product lifetime calculations for special use cases. We enable our customers to access bad block counts and the status of write/erase cycles in order to monitor wear leveling. This enables the calculation of the remaining product life time in the field.
INDUSTRIAL CompactFlash™ Cards
CompactFlash™ (CF) cards are storage devices designed around NAND flash technology. CF cards provide a small, non-volatile mass storage solution which contain no moving parts. Swissbit CF cards are designed, manufactured, and tested to function in demanding conditions or harsh environments. The use of Single Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash and state-of-the-art Flash handling algorithms ensure solid data reliability in terms of endurance and retention. Our CF cards are designed in accordance with specification standards set by the CompactFlash Association (CFA) and are available in densities up to 32GB with an ATA interface supporting all popular data transfer modes including PIO, MDMA, and UDMA and are available in fixed and removable configurations. The C-3x0 Series CF cards now support S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). Swissbit also offers DOS and Windows Life-Time Monitoring applications and API libraries that allow for custom software design integration.
INDUSTRIAL CFast™ Flash Storage Cards
The CFast™ card combines the original CompactFlash™ (CF) card form factor with a Serial ATA (SATA) interface. With this melding of two industry standards, the CFast™ card specification was created that allows for new applications in the embedded and industrial markets. Often in these markets - performance, speed, system downtime, and flexibility are important design considerations. CFast™ addresses these considerations and more while maintaining a small package size and providing high-speed data transfer. The use of the SATA interface on CFast™ cards allows for a vast improvement over slower parallel data transfer methods by offering a bandwidth up to 300MB/s. For engineers and designers CFast™ offers the small size, flexibility, and features of a CF card while providing the simplicity and speed of a SATA communication interface. The CFast™ card can be operated using a single 3.3V (+ / -5%) low power source and supports three SATA power management states: Active, Partial, and Slumber. The CFast™ is a perfect choice for both fixed and removable applications where low to medium storage densities are required and the physical size of conventional mechanical or solid state hard drives are impractical. The migration effort to CFast™ is further simplified because it electrically complies with the Serial ATA International Organization standard and utilizes the same SATA command set.
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INDUSTRIAL MultiMedia Card Flash Storage
The MultiMedia Card (MMC) is a Flash based memory card standard that is used in applications that require non-volatile storage packaged in a very small removable format. The Swissbit M-100 family of MMC’s are approximately the size of a postage stamp with a ruggedized housing to provide enhanced ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) protection up to 15kV. This robust small form factor Flash card also offers a MTBF rating of >4,000,000 hours, >10,000 insertions / removals. Intelligent wear-leveling ensures that all dynamic and static data is balanced evenly across the entire Flash memory card. This approach to wear-leveling will guarantee that the maximum write endurance is achieved for every M-100 series Flash card. The Swissbit M-100 Flash card supports both MMC and the SPI Bus communication modes. Either mode can be selected by the application while being transparent to the host system. Data integrity is assured by use of a patented on-board voltage detection and power-loss management system to prevent data corruption during an unexpected loss of power. The M-100 series MMC’s utilize a custom-designed, highly-integrated memory controller and is fully compliant with the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) MMC specifications 3.31, 4.1, and 4.2. Swissbit MultiMedia Cards come standard with an extended operating temperature range of -25°C to +90°C. In addition an industrial temperature version that can operate at -40°C to +90°C is also available allowing for further design flexibility in harsh environments. Lifetime monitoring information can be accessed by the application or host system by way of a specialized command set.
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INDUSTRIAL Secure Digital Flash Cards
Swissbit’s INDUSTRIAL Grade Secure Digital (SD) cards are specifically designed, manufactured, and tested to withstand extreme environmental conditions. The use of single level cell flash combined with a 32bit RISC controller provides a number of enhanced product features such as builtin error correction, bad block management, advanced wear leveling algorithms, power loss protection, and power saving modes. Special attention is dedicated to the mechanical stability and enhanced ESD protection. A reliable ABC/PC housing, with special connector support, provides resistance against bending and torque. Furthermore, the gold plated connectors will last a minimum of 10,000 insertions. As an optional feature, Swissbit SD cards have an internal write protect as well as a read lock/unlock feature that is in compliance with the latest SD specifications. Additionally, these cards support the CPRM protocol to protect the copyrighted data recorded on the SD card from unauthorized use.
INDUSTRIAL Parallel ATA Solid State Drives
Solid State Drives (SSD) are drop-in replacements for traditional 2.5” hard disk drives (HDD). Swissbit offers the Parallel ATA (PATA) interface SSD with 44-pin IDE connector with up to 32GB of flash memory. Also available is the Serial ATA (SATA) interface SSD with SATA connector. Because SSD’s have no moving parts, vibration and shock tolerance is extended significantly, making them a perfect choice for mobile applications where durability and reliability are crucial. No moving parts also remove the mechanical latencies found in traditional hard disk drives. This directly translates into faster start-up times and extremely low read and write latency times. Temperature ranges are extended and mean time between failure (MTBF) is improved many times compared with traditional HDDs, resulting in a longer operational life of the drive. Offered in standard or industrial temperature ranges, the Swissbit 2.5” SSD is ideal for a wide range of applications in both commercial and industrial markets. At Swissbit, we are committed to providing new, evolving, and high-performance solid state drive designs based on the ATA interface in combination with SLC NAND flash.
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INDUSTRIAL Serial ATA Solid State Drives
Solid State Drives (SSD) are drop-in replacements for traditional 2.5” hard disk drives (HDD). Swissbit offers the Serial ATA (SATA) interface SSD with SATA connector with up to 64GB of flash memory. Also available is the Parallel ATA (PATA) interface SSD with 44-pin IDE connector. Because SSD’s have no moving parts, vibration and shock tolerance is extended significantly, making them a perfect choice for mobile applications where durability and reliability are crucial. No moving parts also remove the mechanical latencies found in traditional hard disk drives. This directly translates into faster start-up times and extremely low read and write latency times. Temperature ranges are extended and mean time between failure (MTBF) is improved many times compared with traditional HDDs, resulting in a longer operational life of the drive. Offered in standard or industrial temperature ranges, the Swissbit 2.5” SSD is ideal for a wide range of applications in both commercial and industrial markets. At Swissbit, we are committed to providing new, evolving, and high-performance solid state drive designs based on the ATA interface in combination with SLC NAND flash.
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INDUSTRIAL Universal Serial Bus Products
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is now well established as an interface for computer data communications. In many areas it has completely overtaken other forms of serial or parallel interfaces for computer peripherals and memory storage devices. Advantages of USB are its flexibility, reasonably fast serial data transfer rate, simple 4 wire interface, and its ability to obtain power through the connector. The uses for USB storage devices continue to expand.
Small 2x5 internal USB interface headers are now found on many computer motherboards and embedded system hardware. Because of the USB’s small size and simple interface they will find more and more use in compact, embedded, and mobile systems. Swissbit provides both internal and external USB solutions with up to 8GB capacity to address a variety of commercial and industrial applications. Swissbit offers most USB products in commercial, extended, and industrial operating temperature ranges.
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Swissbit offers an extensive portfolio of un-buffered and registered DIMMs and SO-DIMMs, as well as a large number of different low profile, Mini-, and micro DIMM designs. Our INDUSTRIAL/OEM product line is designed according to the latest JEDEC standards and covers all technologies from asynchronous RAM (EDO/FPM) to DDR3.
With Chip-On-Board (COB) and Surface-Mount-Technology (SMT) we offer memory products optimized for many different system platforms, applications, and environment. Extreme temperature or challenging form factor requirements are two of our specialties. Swissbit’s expertise in application testing and our Joint Qualification program are offered to the industry in order to support design-ins and system qualifications.
Especially in the area of demanding industrial applications, the Swissbit memory modules show their full potential. Many Swissbit modules with increased temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C, high storage densities, and/or small form factors readily accommodate our customer’s special requirements. Thanks to an extended test scope, we can guarantee the higher reliability and performance of these memory products. Moreover, the long-term availability of EDO/FPM, SDR, DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 technology modules ensure sustainability and uncomplicated procurement.
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) DRAM Modules
Swissbit produces a comprehensive line of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) memory modules that will satisfy the demands of most Industrial and Embedded applications. With over 17 years of experience and success in the assembly of SMT memory modules, Swissbit enables its customers to take advantage of the experience and commitment that only a long-time memory products producer can provide.
Swissbit’s Industrial/OEM SMT DRAM modules are assembled using only high grade components in commercial or industrial temperature ranges. Every raw passive and active component used to build a Swissbit Industrial/OEM memory module has completed the full backend burn-in and test-flow as specified by the component supplier. In addition each assembled module is tested on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Application Test Equipment at various operating temperature levels. Extensive Qualification and Validation Testing ensures best compatibility with customer computer platforms and the latest system chipsets.
SMT Features and Benefits
A SMT memory module as offered by Swissbit provide customers with the following advantages:
- Increased flexibility and reduced time for design and production using industry standard SMT packages components.
- Many Swissbit SMT modules are available in commercial (0°C to +70°C) and industrial grade (-40°C to +85°C) temperature grades.
- All Swissbit SMT modules are RoHS compliant.
Datasheets
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Chip-On-Board (COB) DRAM Modules
Swissbit is the worlds only manufacturer utilizing Chip-On-Board (COB) technology to produce a robust line of memory modules that lend themselves to demanding Industrial and Embedded applications. With over 12 years of experience and success in the assembly of COB memory modules, Swissbit enables its customers to take advantage of COB features not found in SMT memory modules.
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COB Description
Chip-On-Board (COB) technology involves mounting DRAM or Flash semiconductor die directly on a substrate without the need of a packaged component. Eliminating the FBGA or TSOP component package reduces the required substrate area and assembly weight. The saving in area can be as much as 20% in some cases. Using conventional printed circuit boards (PCBs) and standard wire bonding technology, COB technology can yield up to a factor of 5 in weight and volume reduction. COB technology also reduces the number of interconnects between an active die and the substrate (i.e., the package pins), which improves the overall circuit speed, leads to higher clock rates, better electrical performance and improved signal quality and increases the overall reliability of the module. A coating of an Epoxy encapsulent (or Glob Top) is applied that hermetically seals and protects the die and the wire bonded interconnections. The Glob Top also acts like a heat spreader between dies, improves heat emission, adds low coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs), and provides a hermetically sealed module assembly. The die is glued directly to the PCB and provides for increased heat dissipation from the die through the PCB. Swissbit encapsulates the semiconductor die onto the PCB as a total module package, the complete assembly is extensively temperature tested as a unit, not separate components prior to SMT assembly. This also enables Swissbit to offer its line of COB modules in four temperature grade levels.
COB Features and Benefits
A COB memory module as offered by Swissbit provide customers with the following advantages:
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Typically Swissbit SODIMMS are 1.00” (25.4mm) high, low profile format. Typical SMT modules are 1.25” (31.75mm). This enables Swissbit’s modules to be used in more applications and allows better airflow.
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COB modules are 3.0mm thin; typical SMT modules are 3.8mm thick. A thinner design allows for better air flow around the installed module in most applications resulting in cooler operation.
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The thermal properties of Swissbit modules are superior to typical SMT modules. COB modules dissipate heat more efficiently and will run lower die junction temperatures in demanding convective cooling conditions. A cooler operating module runs faster and lasts longer.
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Our COB module has less lead frame connections then the typical SMT modules, which results in better signal integrity and higher reliability.
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Swissbit COB modules are available in commercial temperature grade (0°C to +70°C) and three extended temperature grades up to industrial grade (-40°C to +85°C).
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COB modules accept conformal coating better then the typical SMT modules do to their low profile and Glob Top encapsulation.
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Swissbit COB modules are inherently ruggedized for shock and vibration due to the COB technology and the Glob Top encapsulation process; typical SMT modules are not ruggedized.
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Swissbit COB modules are burned in and 100% tested at the module level as finished product, not at the IC level before assembly.
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All Swissbit COB modules are RoHS compliant.
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