High performance is ensured via SLC NAND flash and state-of-the-art controller technology. Additional customized features allow for optimized performance in small sector write applications.

STEC's ATA PC Cards provide the highest capacity in the industry, up to 16GB with 32GB supported in the near Future.

STEC's proprietary state-of-the-art flash memory controllers provide high data reliability and endurance. The built-in ECC engine can detect up to 5-byte errors and correct up to 4-byte errors, while sophisticated wear leveling algorithms guarantee +2M Write/Erase Cycles. Based on SLC Flash and high quality components, STEC ATA PC Card solutions provide an unparalleled MTBF of more than 8,000,000 hrs. In the event of host system power loss, data integrity is further assured via STEC's power-down data protection methodology ensuring that critical data is not lost or corrupted.

For applications requiring an IDE interface, compatibility is ensured by the ATA PC Cards's ATA and True IDE support. The ATA PC Cards can also operate in legacy PIO modes as well as DMA. Because STEC develops its own controller and firmware, the ATA PC Cards can be adapted to meet a wide variety of timing and software requirements.

STEC's TotalDriveProtection provides multiple levels of security including password write-protection (enabled in hardware and software), read-protection, secure partitioning, and custom ID strings to allow customers to protect preloaded content from piracy.

STEC ATA PC Cards comply with CE requirements, FCC standards, and have been approved by the UL organization. The cards are also provided in full lead-free (RoHS-6) designs for worldwide deployment.