Lite-On J8: SSD for IoT

Lite-On Storage Group, business group of Lite-On Technology Corporation, showcased SSD solutions for internet of things products in the expansive array of automotive storage at its Aria suite at CES 2016.

Designed to solve today’s storage challenges and complexity of limitations of HDD drives Lite-On’s latest J8 solution is for the IoT products in which smart homes, cars, and equipment are interconnected with the cloud.

“As technology advances into every aspect of our lives, from smart thermostats to lighting solutions for gigantic corporate structures, it’s becoming incredibly important to have a gateway to connect various devices and components across different industries,” said Rakesh Sinha, senior director of Lite-On automotive business unit. “For certain IoT products, our J8 model is already deployed in the IoT ecosystems. We have the IoT ready storage solutions for the infinite changes of IoTs affecting our daily lives.”

The J8 solution for IoT is a SATA Gen 3 M.2 SSD designed for wide temperature, anti-shock, and voltage variation suitable in intense & severe environments. The J8 model was qualified and adapted to one of the largest IoT hardware suppliers in the commercial sector. It has an integrated temperature sensor to monitor and adapt a programming profile according to changing temperatures, while the TSOP packaging prevents the PCB board from bending. The J8 also offers Power Loss Protection to protect data before sudden power outage.