SiliconSystems, Inc.

26940 Aliso Viejo Parkway

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Tel: 949.900.9400
Fax: 949.900.9500
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SiliconDriveTM CF RoHS 6 of 6 – SSD-Cxxx(I)-3(5/6)00

Overview
SiliconDrive™ CF is an optimal time-to-market
replacement for hard drives and flash cards or in host 8GB
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systems that require low power and scalable storage SSD-C08GI-3500

solutions.

SiliconDrive technology is engineered exclusively for

the high performance, high reliability and multi-year
product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System Features
OEM market. Typical end-market applications include
broadband data and voice networks, military systems,
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flight system avionics, medical equipment, industrial • RoHS 6 of 6 Compliant
control systems, video surveillance, storage networking,
VoIP and wireless infrastructure and interactive kiosks. • Integrated PowerArmor™ and
SiSMART™ Technology
Every SiliconDrive is integrated with SiliconSystems • Capacity Range: 32MB to
patented PowerArmor™ and patent-pending 8GB
SiSMART™ technology to virtually eliminate storage
• Supports Both 8 and 16 Bit
systems failures.
Data Register Transfers
PowerArmor technology prevents data corruption and • Supports Dual Voltage 3.3V
loss from power disturbances by integrating proprietary or 5V Interface
voltage detection circuitry and logic into every
• Less than 1 Error in 1014 Bits
SiliconDrive.
Read
SiSMART acts as an early warning system to eliminate • MTBF > 4,000,000 Hours
unscheduled downtime by constantly monitoring and
• ATA-3 Compliant
reporting the exact amount of remaining storage system
useful life. • Industry Standard Type I CF
Form Factor
Numerous SiliconSystems patented and patent-pending
• Supports PIO Modes 0-4 and
application-specific technology can be integrated into
DMA Modes 0-2
SiliconDrive to safeguard application data and software
IP. Application notes detailing these performance-
enhancing options are available under NDA.

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 1. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SiliconDrive CF products are offered in an industry standard Type I form factor. Refer to
Section 10.1 Part Ordering Nomenclature for details regarding CF capacities.

1.1. Physical Dimensions

The following diagram describes the CF Type I physical dimensions and pin orientation:

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 2.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS1

2.1. System Performance

Reset to Ready Startup Time (Typical/Max) 200ms/400ms

Read Transfer Rate (Typical) 8MB/s
Write Transfer Rate (Typical) 6MB/s
Burst Transfer Rate 16.7MB/s
Controller Overhead (Command to DRQ) 2ms (max)
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2.2. System Power Requirements

DC Input Voltage 3.3 ± 10% 5.0 ± 10%

Sleep (Standby Current) <0.5mA <1.0mA
Read (Typical/Peak) 20mA/75mA 30mA/100mA
Write (Typical/Peak) 30mA/75mA 40mA/100mA

2.3. System Reliability

MTBF (@ 25ºC) > 4,000,000 Hours

Data Reliability < 1 Non-Recoverable Error in 1014 Bits Read
Endurance >2,000,000 write/erase cycles
Data Retention 10 Years

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All SiliconDrive CF values quoted are typical at 25°C and nominal supply voltage.

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 2.4. Product Capacity Specifications

Formatted Number Number

Product Number of Number of
Capacity of of
Density Sectors Sectors/Track
(Bytes) Cylinders Heads
32MB 32,702,464 63,872 499 4 32
64MB 65,601,536 128,128 1001 4 32
128MB 130,154,496 254,208 993 8 32
256MB 260,571,136 508,928 994 16 32
512MB 521,773,056 1,019,088 1011 16 63
1GB
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2GB 2,098,446,336 4,098,528 4066 16 63
4GB 4,224,761,856 8,251,488 8186 16 63
8GB 8,455,200,768 16,514,064 16383* 16 63

2.5. Environmental Specifications

0ºC to 70ºC (Standard)

Temperature
-40ºC to 85ºC (Industrial)
Humidity 8% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration 16.3gRMS, MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I,
Category 24
Shock 1000G, Half-sine, 0.5ms Duration
50g Pk, MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I
Altitude 80,000ft, MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4, Procedure II

* All IDE drives 8GB and larger use 16383 cylinders, 16 heads and 63 sectors/track due to interface restrictions.

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 10. SALES AND SUPPORT
To order or to obtain information on pricing and delivery, please contact your SiliconSystems
Sales Representative.

10.1. Part Numbering Nomenclature

The following table defines the SiliconDrive CF part numbering scheme:

Definition
SSD- C YYY T -XXXX
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SiliconSystems Proprietary
Temp. Range: Blank=Commercial, I=Industrial
Capacity: 32M=32MB to 08G=8GB
Form Factor: C=CF
SiliconSystems SiliconDrive

Part Number Description

SSD-C08G-3(5/6)xx 8GB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C04G-3(5/6)xx 4GB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C02G-3(5/6)xx 2GB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C01G-3(5/6)xx 1GB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C51M-3(5/6)xx 512MB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C25M-3(5/6)xx 256MB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C12M-3(5/6)xx 128MB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C64M-3(5/6)xx 64MB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp
SSD-C32M-3(5/6)xx 32MB SiliconDrive CF, RoHS, Commercial Temp

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 10.2. RoHS 6 of 6 Product Labeling

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Pb-Free Identification Label -This label indicates the enclosed components/devices and /or
assemblies do not contain any lead (i.e., they are lead-free as defined in RoHS directive
2002/95/EC). The above symbol will be on all RoHS 6 of 6 compliant product labels as seen
on the example below.

10.3. Sample Label

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Front Label Standard Back Label with

Lot Code Information

8GB
SSD-C08GI-3500

SiliconSystems' performance tests, ratings and product specifications are measured using specific
computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of SiliconSystems’
products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or
configuration, as well as system use, may affect actual test results, ratings and product specifications.
SiliconSystems may change its product specifications or its products at any time and without notice.

SiliconSystems™, SiliconDrive™, PowerArmor™, and the SiliconSystems logo are trademarks or

registered trademarks of SiliconSystems and may be used publicly only with permission from
SiliconSystems and require proper acknowledgement. Other listed names and brands are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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