Embedded USB

A Low-Cost Embedded Storage Option

Our eUSBs are complete solutions for embedded boot-up applications. They’re smaller, more durable, and easier to design in than HDDs.

Competitive Advantages for Solid State Designs

Rugged, reliable, cost-effective, and small, Micron's RealSSD™ devices are designed to give our customers a choice in embedded data storage. And these embedded USBs are a better choice than hard disk drives (HDDs)—for many reasons.

Our eUSBs are a lot smaller, more durable, and easier to design in than HDDs. They combine flexibility, performance, and fast time-to-market, and they cost less than traditional HDDs.

Micron is known for advanced and innovative technology, and our eUSBs are a great example of a better, faster, and less expensive NAND solution that offers distinct competitive advantages for solid state designs. Use our Web site to find out all you need to know about designing one in to your embedded, boot-up application.

Embedded USB Part Catalog and Documentation

Reliability in Harsh Environments
With no moving parts, the reliability of our RealSSD eUSBs far surpass many of the best-in-class, rugged HDDs. They can sustain 500G shocks and operate within extended and industrial temperature ranges.

Cost-Effectiveness and Space Savings
eUSBs offer the right densities at the right price, and they do it in a package that’s smaller than a 1.8-inch HDD. Gone are the days of paying for more capacity than you need for your embedded boot application and wasting valuable space that could be devoted to advanced features.

Other Key Benefits

Cost Effectiveness
Costs less to implement than even the least expensive HDDs.

Small Size
Smaller than a 1.8-inch HDD, an embedded USB lets you pack more features into less space.

Reliability
Withstands extreme shock and vibrations and has a wider operating temperature range than competing technologies, ensuring higher reliability in demanding environments.

Low Power
Draws less than 330mW of power when actively reading or writing data.

Performance
Enables faster boot-up (access time) than many HDDs, and the USB interface is already defined in most boot sequencers.

Features		Benefits
Densities	2GB to 16GB	Cost-effective solution for applications that only require a small amount of storage
System Interface	USB 2.0	Commonly available interface for easy integration into system designs
Supply Voltage	5.0V	Low power consumption enables USB interface to supply module
Size	36.9mm x 26.6mm x 9.6mm	Small footprint enables a storage solution where traditional solutions are not feasible
Performance	30MB/s Sequential READ 2GB/4GB = 22MB/s Sequential WRITE 8GB/16GB = 28MB/s Sequential WRITE	Fast boot times for embedded operating system applications and improved system performance as a cache device
Shock and Vibration	500 G/2ms shock 5Hz to 500Hz at 3.1G vibration	No moving parts permits reliable operation in the most demanding environments
Temperature Ranges	0°C to +70°C -40°C to +85°C IT	Wide temperature range is ideal for rugged environments

Title & Description	ID#	Updated	Size
Embedded USB Flyer: Describes the advantages of designing in Micron's rugged, reliable, cost-effective embedded USBs.		3/2010	196KB
Thermal Applications: Defines a general method and criteria for measuring and ensuring that Micron components and modules do not exceed the maximum allowable temperature	TN-00-08	5/2010	258KB
Recommended Soldering Parameters: Defines the recommended soldering techniques and parameters for Micron Technology, Inc., products.	TN-00-15	3/2007	71KB
Uprating of Semiconductors for High-Temperature Applications: Describes the issues associated with temperature uprating and the risks involved in using components and/or systems outside the manufacturer’s environmental specifications	TN-00-18	5/2010	439KB
Understanding Signal Integrity: Describes how memory design, test, and verification tools can be used to the greatest advantage, from conception of a new product through end of life	TN-00-20	12/2009	2MB
SSD Part Numbering System: Part numbering guide for Micron SSD products.		7/2010	33KB
Putting SSDs to the Test: A recap of how Micron and Flexstar came to work together to develop and improve their own SSDs and SSD test platforms, respectively, and at the same time help move the industry forward with more reliable benchmarking.		12/2009	195KB
History of Digital Storage: This paper surveys the memory storage landscape of the past 50 years—starting at the beginning of digital storage and paying homage to IBM’s groundbreaking RAMAC disk storage unit and StorageTek’s DRAM-based SSD; then enumerating the benefits of modern NAND Flash memory and advanced SSDs; and finally looking forward to the near-future possibilities of nonvolatile storage.		12/2009	757KB
Embedded Memory Simplifies High-Capacity Storage: This paper surveys the memory storage landscape of the past 50 years—starting at the beginning of digital storage and paying homage to IBM’s groundbreaking RAMAC disk storage unit and StorageTek’s DRAM-based SSD; then enumerating the benefits of modern NAND Flash memory and advanced SSDs; and finally looking forward to the near-future possibilities of nonvolatile storage.		12/2009	218KB
Product Marks/Product and Packaging Labels: Explains product part marking, and product and packaging labels.	CSN-11	2/2010	580KB
PCN/EOL Systems: Explains Micron's product change notification and end-of-life systems.	CSN-12	8/2009	77KB
Shipping Quantities: Provides tables of part quantity.	CSN-04	3/2010	515KB
Micron Component and Module Packaging: Explanation of Micron packaging labels and procedures.	CSN-16	3/2010	833KB
Electronic Data Interchange: Describes EDI transmission sets, protocol, and contacts.	CSN-06	9/2005	55KB
RMA Procedures for Packaged Product and Bare Die Devices: Outlines standard returned material authorization (RMA) procedures, as well as the differences associated with bare die RMAs.	CSN-07	8/2004	52KB
Environmental Programs: Describes the environmental programs at Micron, including air quality, pollution prevention, reclamation and reuse, and waste recycling and reduction.	CSN-05	6/2004	55KB
ISO System Management Standards: Describes ISO system management standards.	CSN-08	4/2004	40KB
SSDs: A Shift in Data Storage: Overview of advantages, products for different markets, reliability		12/2009	1MB
Avoid Counterfeit Products: Highlights Micron-guaranteed products and how to buy genuine Micron products.		3/2010	201KB

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Can I use the eUSB as a boot device?: Yes, Micron’s eUSB can be used as the Operating System boot and main storage device. The application’s BIOS must support this feature. This isn’t a concern for most systems that have been manufactured in the last five years and support USB 2.0. In either the main storage or boot mode, the eUSB is recognized as a fixed hard drive in the system.
How does the eUSB attach to my system board?: The eUSB device has a 10-pin (2x5) USB female connector compatible with the industry standard 10-pin connector found on most motherboards today. A mounting hole is also provided on the PCB to provide for a stable connection to the system board.
Does Micron provide a way for me to retrieve Flash ID information to determine the useful life remaining on the device?: Yes, there is a tech note available upon request to Micron Sales and Support. This document provides commands that enable the host controller to retrieve Flash ID information with regards to bad block count, spare block count, erase count, and FlashIDBuf data. This data can be used to help determine the useful life of the eUSB.
Is it possible for me to secure the data on Micron’s eUSB product?: Micron’s RealSSD eUSB Security Manager Software provides the user with secure partitioning. All, none, or part of the drive can be protected. This software is only functional with FAT portioning at this time. The software is available upon request to Micron Sales and Support.
Does Micron offer the eUSB with a 3.3V option?: No, the common connector voltage (VCC) for Micron’s eUSB offering is 5 Volts as defined by the USB 2.0 specification.

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Embedded USB

A Low-Cost Embedded Storage Option

Competitive Advantages for Solid State Designs

Embedded USB Part Catalog and Documentation

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