SATA for defence
04 October 2011
Space-saving SATA storage systems for secure defence and aerospace applications.
Microsemi Corporation has released the first in a family of complete SATA storage systems for secure embedded defence applications. The compact MSM37 and MSM75 solutions are each packaged as a single 32mm x 28mm 522 PBGA (plastic ball grid array) and provide up to 75 gigabytes of NAND flash solid state storage. The combination of these features makes the devices ideal for applications where a full-size 2.5in storage device is too large.
Advanced security features include AES-128 encryption, self-destruct capability and whole-module erase with a push-button trigger option, which are essential for mission-critical defence and aerospace applications, ruggedised mobile systems, surveillance, avionics, navigation and ruggedised portable storage solutions.
The BGA package, available in 37 and 75 GB densities, combines a SATA flash controller with the latest in small geometry single line cell (SLC) NAND flash. The device includes a single supply with extended hold-up time without super caps or batteries. The BGA saves up to 60% board space when compared with a similar PCB design.
"Our ability to miniaturise microelectronics systems has proven to be a key advantage in defence applications where SWaP solutions are critical," said Jack Bogdanski, Director of Marketing for Microsemi. “Offering a complete solid state storage system in a compact module allows designers to add more features to their systems, while supporting key security features that are increasingly important to our defence and aerospace customers.”
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