First standard 1.8in solid state drive modules

SLC and LMC modules to 64Gbytes

By Nick Flaherty  www.flaherty.co.uk
 

Taiwanese component maker Apacer Technology has launched the first modules for 1.8in solid state drives for the latest standard from JEDEC. The MO-300 specification for mSATA SSDs uses a 52-pin gold finger mSATA connector and has the mini PCIe form factor (50.8mmx29.8mm), and so is about 75% smaller than typical 2.5” SATA SSDs
Apacer’s SDMII M1 uses SLC (single-level cell) high-reliability flash memory and follows JEDEC MO-300’s mSATA SSD specification standards in terms of design, size and connector interface. It has a 52-pin gold finger mSATA connector and supports SATA 3.0 Gb/s transmission interface, with a maximum sequential read/write speed of up to 100/100 MB/sec and capacities available in 4GB - 32GB. To be more securely attached to the motherboard, the product features paired screw holes on its bottom, designed to enhance system safety while reducing vibration and shake.
To meet different customer requirements in terms of product cost, Apacer has also launched SDM II M1-M featuring MLC (Multi-Level Cell) flash memory for this product line, with its sequential read/write speed of up to 95/50 MB/sec and capacities available in 4GB - 64GB. In addition, in order to boost the product reliability, SDM II M1 and SDM II M1-M both boast many technological advantages, including Global Wear Leveling, S.M.A.R.T technology, 8-bit/15-bit ECC function and intelligent power failure recovery function. The modules are compliant with the MIL-STD-810F US military standard and mass production of both modules has started.

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