sTec, Inc

SATA Replacement Alternative

The Slim SATA format is a ratified JEDEC/SATA-IO standard offering a 2.5″ SATA replacement alternative for space-constrained embedded applications. With its small footprint, industry-standard SATA connector and low power consumption, the Slim SATA format is an ideal fit for embedded solid-state storage applications.

Leveraging high-performance SSD controllers, the Slim SATA’s design, peak performance, enterprise flash management features and power-fail protection create a no-compromise solid-state storage solution providing embedded system designers with a true plug-n-play storage device, allowing for short design cycles and fast time to market.

Ideal for Embedded, Industrial, and Military Applications

The Slim SATA is tested for use in industrial and military applications where high tolerance to shock, vibration, humidity, altitude and temperature is critical and typically deficient in traditional hard disk drives. SSD technology also has much lower latency compared to a traditional hard disk drive, while consuming half the power (typically under 2 watts compared to 2.5+ watts for a typical mobile hard disk drive).

Our Slim SATA also adheres to the JEDEC mechanical specification MO-297, as well as industry compliance and regulatory standards, including SATA-IO, UL, FCC, CE, RoHS/REACH, and ATA-7. A proprietary state-of-the-art flash memory controller supporting key flash management features, including advanced wear-leveling, error checking and correction, and drive monitoring (SMART), provide OEMs with the flexibility to address customer-specific applications with the industry’s highest reliability and endurance.

Benefits

• High Performance – Multi-channel flash memory controllers provide high data throughput in both sequential and random read/write applications. Built-in flash management features and optimized support for small-sector data transfers ensure sustained data throughput and high IOPs support in even the most transaction heavy applications.
• High Reliability – State-of-the-art flash memory controllers provide high data reliability and endurance. Built-in ECC engines and sophisticated wear leveling algorithms ensure the greatest data integrity and longest possible life out of NAND flash technology. Based on high quality components and designs tested to highest QA standards, sTec solid-state storage solutions provide an unparalleled MTBF and low DPPM.
• Standard Compliance – sTec’s Slim SATA complies to the JEDEC MO-297A and SATA-IO specifications ensuring compatibility and investment protection. STEC products also comply to common regulatory standards including RoHS, UL, FCC, CE, and VCCI.