The Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) has introduced a new standard for embedded solid state drives (SSDs).

The SATA uSSD specification eliminates the module connector from the traditional SATA interface, enabling developers to produce a single-chip SATA implementation for embedded storage applications, according to the industry consortium .

"As tablets and other small computing devices continue to proliferate in the market, the need for scalable small form factor storage solutions rises exponentially," said Mladen Luksic, president for SATA-IO, in a statement. "uSSD provides a new way to leverage the speed, reliability and low power requirements of SATA technology in these types of products to enable powerful new computing platforms."

SATA-IO revealed that products based on the uSSD specification are already available from SanDisk. Samsung Electronics and Toshiba have also expressed support for the standard, it added.

SanDisk confirmed it has implemented the new SATA uSSD specification into its iSSD product line. The series is an ideal storage solution for OEMs developing the next generation of thin, powerful mobile computing platforms, the company noted.

The SATA uSSD standard-conforming SanDisk iSSD series utilizes a new electrical pin-out that allows SATA delivery using a single BGA package. The BGA package sits directly on the motherboard, allowing for form factors as small as 16×20×1.2mm (up to 32GB)/1.4mm (for 64GB) and 16×20×1.85mm (for 128GB). The SanDisk iSSD i100 SSD is available in 8GB to 128GB capacities, offering OEMs a flexible range of storage options.

Citing IDC, SanDisk expects the number of media tablets shipped worldwide to grow from 17.8 million units in 2010 to 53.5 million units in 2011, achieving a CAGR of 48.5%.

By: DocMemory
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