Comparison between IDE Flash Drive and Hard Drive

1.	Environmental Ruggedness: SiliconDrive has no moving parts and operates reliably in extreme conditions.
2.	Small Mechanical Footprint and Low Power Consumption: SiliconDrive technology is scalable across multiple form factors and requires less than one-tenth the power of mechanical storage.
3.	High Duty Cycle Requirements: SiliconDrive with integrated SiSMART technology and patented wear-leveling technology provides the storage industry’s highest MTBF.
4.	No Forced Product Re-Qualifications: SiliconDrive technology enables continuous technology advancements while supporting both current and previous product generations.
5.	Fast Read/Write Access: SiliconDrive features fast read / write access for both small and large data file transfers.
6.	Enhanced Application Data and Software IP Security: SiliconDrive technology integrates numerous application-specific technology to safeguard data and software IP.

Parameter

Operating

Shock

Vibration

Temperature

Altitude

Power Consumption

Re-Qualification Cycle

R/W Speed (MB/sec)

Single Sector

Large File

MTBF

Duty Cycle

SiliconDrive

>1000G per MIL-810F

16.3G rms per MIL-810F

-40_ to 85_C

80,000ft

0.2W

3-5 Years

2.5/1.5

8.0/6.0

>4,000,000 Hrs

100%

2.5" Rotating Drive

200G

5_ to 55_C

50,000ft

2.5W

1 Year

0.03/0.03

31/31

>3,000 Hrs

20% – 40%

All Solid-State Storage is Not Engineered Equal.