Introducing DiskOnChip IDE Pro

Advantech Embedded Computing Group introduces a new data storage solution, DiskOnChip IDE Pro from M-Systems. The DiskOnChip IDE Pro is a flash disk with an IDE interface. It combines advanced and proven DiskOnChip technology with a standard IDE interface to complement the DiskOnChip product line.

Main Features

Simple, scalable and ready to run, DiskOnChip IDE Pro features easy plug and play integration, great performance and high reliability. It offers built-in block device emulation, and needs no software driver. DiskOnChip IDE Pro complements the DiskOnChip product family of products well. It fits into any platform that has an IDE connector. The advantages are:

• Easy Integration - Just plug in the DiskOnChip IDE Pro and start working.
• High Performance - Extremely fast read & write rates for transparent hard-drive emulation.
• Scalable - Provides a convenient upgrade path and flexible design.
• Highly Reliable - Automatically detects up to 2 bits and corrects 1 bit per 512 bytes.
• No Driver Needed - Works with any OS.
• Supports all IDE Modes - For new and older platforms. Supports two device connections per bus.

The DiskOnChip IDE Pro integrates an IDE controller and flash device. Communication with the host occurs through the host interface, using standard ATA protocol. Communication with the flash device(s) occurs through the flash interface. Below is the DiskOnChip IDE Pro block diagram for reference. (Click here for large view of block diagram)

Compatibility

All DiskOnChip IDE Pro versions are compatible with one another. Capacities can be upgraded with no change to the basic design using the same IDE connector type.

DiskOnChip IDE Pro products are obviously not compatible with other DiskOnChip products, due to the different form factors and drivers.

Availability

DiskOnChip IDE Pro will be available in the following form factors and capacities:

The DiskOnChip IDE Pro will be ready for orders starting April 1, 2002. Please contact your Advantech sales representative or epc@advantech.com or visit the IDE Pro web page on M-Systems web site (www.m-sys.com) for any further information or assistance.

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