The world leader in memory products and technology solutions, Kingston Technology Company, which also operates as a flash memory affiliate, announced that it has created a line of Industrial Temp solid-state drives(i-Temp SATA SSDs) especially for system builders and design engineers who need a wider operating temperature range for harsh environments. These SSDs are made for a variety of applications, including point-of-sale, robotics, digital signage, self-serve kiosks, and military and agricultural uses.
These industrial SSDs will be offered in 128GB to 1TB sizes with support for SATA connections and an industrial working temperature range of -40°C to 85°C to accommodate both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled situations. The powerful SATA 3, 6Gbps controllers that Kingston i-Temp SATA SSDs provide include 2.5-inch and M.2 2280 form factors. These controllers automatically handle wear-leveling, trash collection, and other crucial NAND Flash management functions. In addition, they have next-generation 3D NAND Flash Memory at high speeds, which can be easily installed to replace HDDs and provide up to 20 times better performance and durability.
To ensure correct operation, every industrial grade controller and NAND component is meticulously inspected and tested. designed with specialised firmware to help safeguard data by providing heat control via throttle and, if required, shutdown. Lifecycle management, which includes a managed bill of materials and a locked firmware code that guarantees the SSD that qualifies at the start of their project is the same SSD they will buy throughout, gives system builders and their end consumers peace of mind. In addition, engineering and failure analysis resources are available, as well as help for end-of-life notice and product changes.
“Working with Kingston gives you access to our committed team of experts for industry-leading technical support as well as high-quality products,” said Tony Hollingsbee, SSD Business Manager, Kingston EMEA. “We think at Kingston that we’re more than just a component. We continue to be a partner after the sale in order to create a long-lasting business partnership based on trust and ensure mutual success in the long run.
Kingston’s i-Temp SATA SSDs features
A few of the main characteristics of Kingston i-Temp SATA SSDs are as follows:
- Extended temperature range of operation (-40°C to 85°C)
- Accessible in M.2 2280 and 2.5-inch form factors
- 128GB to 1TB of capacity using a SATA III interface
- Advanced controller for NAND flash management activities, such as trash collection and wear-leveling
- Next-generation 3D NAND flash memory with high speed
- Performance up to 20 times quicker than HDDs
- HDD drop-in replacements
- NAND components and a controller of industrial quality
- Specialised firmware designed to control heat
- Regulated bill of materials (BOM) and firmware code locking
- Support for product change notification (PCN)
- Resources for engineering and failure analysis
- Endurance: Due to its industrial purpose, Kingston has not officially stated this, however it is often greater than that of normal consumer SSDs.
- Performance: Although Kingston has not released read/write speeds, they are probably comparable to or higher than the SATA III interface’s limits (around 500 MB/s for reading and 350 MB/s for writing).
- 20 times quicker than HDDs (depending on which HDD in particular is being evaluated).
- Garbage collection and wear-leveling for longer lifetime
- Thermal reduction and cessation for safeguarding data
- Locked firmware and a controlled bill of materials (BOM) are used in lifecycle management.
- Notification of Product Changes (PCN) assistance with forward planning
- NAND components and an industrial-grade controller (perhaps for increased enduran
It should be noted that while Kingston does not provide read/write speeds for i-Temp SSDs, real-world benchmarks should be accessible shortly after the drives are released into the public.
Kingston’s i-Temp SATA SSDs specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch, M.2 2280 |
| Capacity | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Interface | SATA III (6 Gbps) |
| Controller | Advanced controller with wear-leveling, garbage collection, and other NAND flash management features |
| NAND Flash | High-speed next-generation 3D TLC NAND |
| Endurance | Not specified by Kingston (may vary depending on capacity) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
FAQS
What are the advantages of i-Temp SATA SSDs over standard SSDs?
They are appropriate for severe situations such as digital signs, self-serve kiosks, and industrial automation systems because to their greater temperature tolerance.
Are i-Temp SATA SSDs faster than regular SATA SSDs?
Maybe. Kingston claims that its performance may outperform HDDs by up to 20 times, although actual speeds may differ according on the workload and model.
Do i-Temp SATA SSDs have any data security features?
Kingston refers to regulated Bill of Materials (BOM) and maybe locked firmware, implying some degree of control over hardware and software, however specifics are not accessible.
Are i-Temp SATA SSDs compatible with all computers?
Your system should work as long as it supports the selected form factor (2.5-inch or M.2) and has an available SATA III connector.
Can I use i-Temp SATA SSDs for gaming or everyday use?
Indeed, they have a wide range of uses. Nevertheless, depending on your requirements, alternative high-performance SSDs can be a better fit for activities requiring continuous read/write operations.
Do i-Temp SSDs require any special software?
Usually not. After installation, your operating system ought to detect them and they should work just like any other SATA SSD.
Concerning Kingston Digital Europe Co., Ltd.
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