Tiny PCIe 4.0 SSD fits in-vehicle systems

The nanoSSD 4TE3 from Innodisk is a PCIe 4.0 x4 BGA SSD that aims to satisfy the demand for both edge AI miniaturization and high-speed processing. Useful for 5G, automotive, and aerospace designs, the device offers a transmission speed of up to 3.6 Gbytes/s and a bandwidth of up to 8 Gbytes/s.

Housed in an M.2 type 1620 BGA package that is just 1.65 mm high, the nanoSSD 4TE3 packs a 12-nm controller and up to 1 Tbyte of 112-layer 3D TLC NAND flash storage. In-house design offers customized solutions for flexibility. For example, security features, such as AES 256, TCG Opal Security Subsystem Class (SSC), quick erase, and write protection, can be added for mission-critical applications where security is critical.

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Unlike conventional plugged-in SSDs, the nanoSSD is soldered down and integrated onto the device motherboard to protect against instabilities in outdoor environments. The drive withstands shock and vibration to ensure uninterrupted signal operation and boasts an MTBF of greater than 3 million hours.