Silicon Motion: Automotive IVI-Grade Single-Package SSD Solutions

Silicon Motion Technology Corp. announced the availability of its automotive grade PATA and SATA FerriSSD solutions designed for In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) systems.

FerriSSD is designed to replace the traditional SATA and PATA HDD drives used in a wide range of embedded applications such as automotive IVI systems. By integrating NAND flash with Silicon Motion’s controllers in a small BGA package, the FerriSSD deliver performance with endurance and reliability than HDD drives. The automotive IVI FerriSSD solutions support AEC-Q100 as well as an operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C.

“The increasing amount of technology being embedded into automobiles today- from real-time GPS, to streaming Internet multimedia content to interfacing with smartphones, requires better performing and more reliable IVI systems,” said Nelson Duann, VP product marketing, Silicon Motion. “Our FerriSSD is a high performance, highly reliable storage solution that is easy to implement without compromising safety or performance.“

FerriSSD is an embedded storage solution, encompassing both hardware and firmware to support array of capabilities using proprietary technologies with features including:

Intelligent scan and data refresh with a built-in temperature sensor to effectively enhance the reliability and extend the lifespan of the SSD
SSD LifeGuard monitor and remote firmware updatability to ensure that each drive remains healthy and utilizing the latest firmware
SLC mode and Intelligent Clean, two complementary features that provide fast data access as well as high speed sustained data transfers
Hardware-level quick-erase and full-disk AES encryption for enhanced data protection
Full sleep/energy saver mode for lower power consumption
System level protection from voltage surges to avoid a potential fire hazard
Every unit is tested and guaranteed to operate between -40 to +85°C
Automotive IVI compliance to the AEC-Q100 requirements
Package dimensions of 16x20x2mm BGA package with 1.0mm ball pitch
PATA or SATA up to 64GB capacity options.