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At the heart of every STEC flash memory device is a state-of-the-art
memory controller. Analogous to a computer processor (with
embedded core logic), the flash controller manages the interface
to the host device (e.g. PC) and flash memory array. Proprietary
firmware (e.g. software) is programmed into the flash controller
to assist in the interface to the host system as well as management
of the flash array.
EDUCATION
Designed for Demanding Applications
Each controller is carefully designed to meet the needs
of target OEM and industrial applications, whether in
a networking application with heavy small-sector reads
and writes or a data center application with high inputs/outputs
per second (IOps) demands.
Not only is performance important in these applications
but high quality and reliability is also critical in
many mission-critical type applications such as in-flight
data recorders.
Quality
STEC designs and manufactures each controller to the
highest quality standards and incorporates the latest
and most relevant technologies to deliver the highest
value to OEM and industrial customers. Controller design
becomes even more important when considering the many
specialized host systems and applications that require
customized firmware support to optimize performance
and reliability in the given application. Similarly
(as with most technology), the rate of innovation and
change amongst flash memory suppliers continues to increase
and the flash controllers need to be flexible enough
to change in step with them. STEC controllers are extremely
well positioned to manage custom applications and rapid
flash technology changes.
Maximum Endurance
Another important element of controller design is how
well it manages the flash memory array. Many host applications
can be very hard on flash memory devices so it is important
that the controller not only manage the data with accuracy
but also the flow of data to the flash memory array
so as to maximize flash memory's endurance. Endurance
and data integrity are functions of the controller and
firmware, specifically in the areas of error-checking
and correction (ECC), wear-leveling and block management.
STEC has taken all of this into account and has architected
its controllers to provide customers with the highest
data reliability and flash memory endurance available
in the market.
