OSTA 05 - Flash Forward -...
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Rugged Systems for Military & Aerospace
Single Board Computers (SBCs)
Telecommunications Networks
Public Safety
Automation
From Embedded Systems
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To Emerging Markets
Mobile Handsets
USB Flash Drives (UFDs)
MP3 Players
Digital Cameras
High-Definition TVs (HDTVs)
Gaming Consoles
Global Positioning Systems (GPSs)
Laptops, notebooks, sub-notebooks
Inside Mechanical HDDs
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Why is Flash so Attractive?
Small Form Factor2GB in 12x20x1mm package
ReliableSolid-state, no moving parts
Low PowerNo mechanical parts to spin/rotate/move
Faster BootNo mechanical parts to spin into motion
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Innovative Flash Technology
Flash TechnologyCapacity increases every 12-18 months
Higher density manufacturing process 30-40% cost reduction per year
MLC technology since 2002
NOR Technology since 1986Optimized for code storage
Max. capacity 128MB per chip
NAND Technology since 1994Optimized for data storage
Max capacity 2GB per chip
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Mobile Handsets Driven by Multimedia Storage Needs
Past: Low CapacityNOR Flash for Personal Contacts
Today: High CapacityVideo Clips
TV
3D Interactive Games
MMS Content
Full PIM Functionality
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Flash Disk Cost Trends
Mechanical HDD$300$80
$700
$3,000
$1,000
$1,500
1GB 5GB 10GB
2002
2004
2003
Capacity
2005
2006
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Flash Storage Even Inside HDDs!!
Hybrid HDD/Flash DriveLower power consumption
Reduced boot up time
Higher reliability
Promoted by Microsoft for Windows Vista release
DRAMCache
NVCache
Add a non-volatile cache