Date: 23rd Aug 2010
Stamp size 64GB memory drive in BGA package
from Sandisk
Sandisk is sampling to selected OEMs its newly launched
64 GB solid state drive of size smaller than postage stamp,
another step forward by flash memory in pushing down the
usage of magnetic disk drives. This mass memory storage
device is targeted for use in tablet computers, netbooks
and notebooks where physical size matters. Packed in a BGA
package just like any other VLSI semiconductor component
which can be directly soldered to Printed Circuit board.
"The ultra-thin tablet and mobile computer markets
are expected to experience tremendous growth over the coming
years, and new advanced platforms will introduce new requirements
for storage solutions," said Jeff Janukowicz, research
manager, solid state drives, IDC. "New embedded SSDs
such as the SanDisk iSSD drive, which meet the stringent
size requirements of small and light devices while offering
greater performance, are designed to enable OEMs to deliver
an enhanced user experience in their next-generation designs."
The SanDisk iSSD is available now for sampling to OEMs,
and is being evaluated by top-tier manufacturers. Measures
16mm x 20mm x 1.85mm in size and weighs less than a gram.
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