M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers IDE 4000 Flash Memory User Manual


 
1.2.9. Endurance
The IDE 4000 provides 2,000,000 write/erase cycles and an unlimited number of read cycles.
Performance is enhanced by the following features:
Wear-Leveling Algorithm: This algorithm guarantees the use of all flash components at the
same level of the write/erase cycle.
EDC/ECC (Error Detection Code/Error Correction): The enhanced Reed-Solomon
EDC/ECC extends disk endurance by detecting and then fixing flash blocks.
1.2.10. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Table 6 summarizes the MTBF prediction results for various IDE 4000 configurations. The
analysis was performed using a RAM Commander™ failure rate prediction.
Table 6: IDE 4000 MTBF
Product Condition MTBF (Hours)
Failure Rate per
Million Hours
IDE 4000 1GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 2,893,495 0.3456
IDE 4000 2GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 2,188,066 0.4570
IDE 4000 3GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 1,759,180 0.5684
IDE 4000 4 to 8GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 1,470,874 0.6799
A detailed MTBF report can be furnished upon request.
1.2.11. Physical Characteristics
1.2.11.1 Weight
The weight of the IDE 4000 complies with the values defined in Table 7.
Table 7: IDE 4000 Maximum Weight
Memory Capacity (MB) 2.5” Unit Weight (g) 1.8” Unit Weight (g)
8192 90 30
1.2.11.2 Dimensions
Table 8 describes the nominal dimensions of the IDE 4000. Refer to Figure 2 for detailed
mounting configuration dimensions.
Table 8: Nominal Dimensions
Dimensions IDE 4000 2.5” IDE 4000 1.8”
Height 0.291 in 7.40 mm 0.339 in 8.6 mm
Width 2.750 in 69.85 mm 2.008 in 51.0 mm
Depth 3.945 in 100.20 mm 3.004 in 76.3 mm
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