FREMONT, CA, Dec 18 (MARKET WIRE) --
SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc. (SMART) (NASDAQ: SMOD), a leading
independent manufacturer of memory modules, embedded computing subsystems, and
TFT-LCD display products, has announced today its new XceedLite parallel ATA
(PATA)
solid state drive (SSD). The latest addition to its industrial grade SSD
product family, the high-density and space-saving XceedLite PATA 1.8" SSD
offers the industry's lowest power consumption making it ideal for mobile
applications.
Operating from +3.3 to +5 VDC, the XceedLite PATA SSD typically draws 80mA
current in read, 70mA in write, and 9mA in passive mode. It is
particularlywell suited for use in growth markets such as tablet PCs, ruggedized
notebooks,
embedded computing, industrial applications, and medical equipment in which
battery life, durability and reliability are critical.
SMART's new XceedLite PATA SSD supports 8-bit or 16-bit data register
transfers,
and up to programmed input/output (PIO) Mode 6, Multi-Word direct memory access
(DMA) Mode 4, and Ultra DMA Mode 5. For greater versatility, lower weight, and
reduced overall footprint, the XceedLite PATA SSD is also available without its
rugged 70.60 x 53.60 x 2.59 mm enclosure.
Designed to industrial grade specifications, the XceedLite PATA SSD
leverages
advanced on-board error detection and correction algorithms, combined with
static and
dynamic wear-leveling techniques, to ensure years of reliable operation. By
using only single-level cell (SLC) NAND Flash technology instead of multi-level
cell (MLC) technology, SMART increased the reliability of its XceedLite PATA SSD
by
10X and speed by 2X. SMART industrial grade Flash products are also available
with an extended temperature range of -40C to +85C.
According to the October 2007 Web-Feet Research report Solid State Drives
(SSD)
Markets and Applications 2007-2012, the total market for the 1.8" SSD form
factor will be $147M in 2008 and grow to $1B by 2012. With early entry into the
1.8" SSD market, SMART is poised to offer its customers competitive advantages
in
power consumption and reliability. "The new XceedLite 1.8" product is
specifically designed for portable applications in which low power consumption
and
rugged design are critical features," said Alan Gulachenski, SMART's Senior
Director
of Advanced Memory Solutions. "By adding a 1.8" PATA option to our industrial
grade SSD product portfolio, SMART is well positioned to accommodate the
demands of this growing market."
For more information about the XceedLite PATA 1.8" SSD, contact your SMART
sales representative or visit www.smartm.com.
About SMART
SMART is a leading independent designer, manufacturer and supplier of
electronic subsystems to original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. SMART
offers more than 500 standard and custom products to OEMs engaged in the
computer, industrial, networking, gaming, telecommunications, and embedded
application markets. Taking innovations from the design stage through
manufacturing and delivery, SMART has developed a comprehensive memory product
line that includes DRAM, SRAM, and Flash memory in various form factors. Its
Embedded Products Division develops embedded computing subsystems, backed by
design
and manufacturing, for markets supporting test equipment, 3G infrastructure
and network processing applications. SMART's Display Products Group designs,
manufactures and sells thin film transistors (TFT) liquid crystal display
(LCD) solutions to customers developing casino gaming systems as well as
embedded
applications such as kiosk, ATM, point-of-service, and industrial control
systems. SMART's presence in the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America enables it
to provide its customers with proven expertise in international logistics, asset
management, and supply-chain management worldwide. See www.smartm.com for
more information.
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production or manufacturing difficulties, competitive factors, new products and
technological changes, fluctuations in product prices and raw material costs,
dependence upon third-party vendors, customer or market demand, changes in
industry
standards or release plans, and other risks detailed in the company's
periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risk
factors as outlined in these reports may not constitute all factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any
forward-looking statement. The company operates in a continually changing
business
environment and new factors emerge from time to time. The company cannot predict
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company or its results. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be
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Contact:
Joy Donohue
SMART Modular Technologies
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