STEC's patented IC Tower® Stacking Technology make it possible to provide the Flash Module in capacities up to 8GB, the highest in the industry.

STEC's proprietary state-of-the-art flash memory controllers incorporated in both the UFM and IFM, provide high data reliability and endurance. The built-in ECC engine can detect up to 5-byte errors and correct up to 4-byte errors, while sophisticated wear leveling algorithms guarantee +2M Write/Erase Cycles. Based on SLC Flash and high quality components, the STEC Flash Module solutions provide an unparalleled MTBF of more than 8,000,000 hrs.

High performance is ensured via SLC NAND flash technology and state-of-the-art controller technology. The USB Flash Module provides even higher performance than legacy IDE, with sustained read speeds up to 14MB/sec and sustained write speeds up to 12MB/sec.

For applications requiring an IDE interface, compatibility is ensured by the Flash Module's standard 40-pin and 44-pin IDE interfaces - there are no proprietary software drivers or connectors required.

Flash Modules are designed for embedded applications and are therefore small and compact. The UFM is available with a standard 10-pin 2.54mm connector or a 2.0mm low profile connector, specifically suited for designs that have Z-height limitations.

Both the UFM and IFM comply with CE requirements, FCC standards, and have been approved by the UL organization. The UFM is USB 2.0 certified, and both modules are also provided in lead-free (RoHS-6) version only.