5/21/2009 -
Datalight announced today a new flash manager, FlashFX® Tera, which enables OEMs building systems that run Wind River VxWorks to use raw MLC NAND flash memory in their products. Manufacturers of products such as MP3 players, smartphones, and personal navigators can choose from a broad range of raw MLC NAND flash parts as an alternative to the more expensive managed NAND, potentially lowering the cost of and enabling faster performance for these devices. FlashFX Tera supports a wide array of over 300 flash parts, including SLC and MLC NOR, SLC and MLC NAND, and fusion flash like OneNAND and OrNAND, in flash arrays up to two terabytes.
“For years VxWorks has included an evaluation version of the Datalight FlashFX Pro product to enable development with NAND flash,” said Warren Kurisu, senior director of product management, VxWorks Product Division, Wind River. “We’re excited that Datalight is continuing their support of our operating system in their newest product.”
“Our customers are looking for ways to control cost in this environment, and increasingly that means using raw MLC NAND,” said Ken Whitaker, Datalight Director of Engineering. “Now with FlashFX Tera they can take advantage of the full range storage options while extending the lifespan of their designs.”
Industry analyst Brian Berg of Berg Software Design also weighed in on the timeliness of a raw MLC solution, saying, “Embedded OEMs are showing renewed interest in raw MLC as an alternative to an often single-source managed NAND strategy. Manufacturers have learned from experience that getting locked in to a single supplier for their hardware components can put them at risk in this highly volatile market.”
FlashFX Tera is a software solution for flash management that frees developers from the volatility and constraints of single-source flash memory software. Versatility allows fast integration with over 300 flash chip part numbers. Dynamic chip select provides run-time flexibility of using just one driver image, saving money and lowering supply-line risks during production. Pre-written support includes SLC and MLC NAND and NOR parts from top manufacturers (Intel, Micron, Samsung, Toshiba, Numonyx and Spansion), fusion flash (such as Samsung OneNAND, FlexOneNAND or Spansion OrNAND), and application processor flash controllers (like Freescale MX and Texas Instruments OMAP). High performance, multithreaded flash drivers provide superior wear-leveling, bad block management, garbage collection and fast read/write speeds.
Logic Technology is Datalight's European partner. Please
contact Logic Technology for more information or visit the
FlashFX productpage online.
About Logic Technology:
Founded in 1993, headquartered in Panningen The Netherlands, Logic Technology has become a leader in Europe's embedded market. Our unique combination of high-quality products, support and consultancy services is most appreciated by embedded developers. It's this
All-Inclusive concept, that enables developers to focus on their own key tasks!
Our product offering includes off-the-shelf
CPU Modules and
Embedded Software components, such as Real Time Operating Systems, BIOS, EFI Framework solutions, main memory databases, Flash management software, and embedded TCP/IP. Our
Test and Debug Tools specialist offer products such as I.D.E., In-Circuit-Emulators, JTAG Run Control, Debuggers, Compilers, and Performance Analyzers. These time saving products are then complemented by our strong focus on technical support, (in depth) Technology Courses, Training and Consultancy Services.
About Datalight:
Datalight develops technologies that manage data in embedded devices, making other companies' products more reliable. Our software frees customers and partners from constraints and worry by ensuring reliability, performance and flexibility. Since 1983, Datalight's focus on portable, flexible solutions has enabled OEMs including Canon, Intel and Symbol to save money, reduce development time and get to market faster. These accomplishments have earned Datalight a reputation as a provider of reliable, compact and cost-effective software solutions that are backed by a commitment to customer service and satisfaction.