Summary of SATA FERRISSD – SILICON MOTION’S SINGLE-CHIP SOLID-STATE DRIVE ENABLES RELIABLE AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
Silicon Motion’s FerriSSD is a single-chip SSD in a small BGA package for embedded SATA and PATA applications, offering high throughput, optional DRAM, and configurable SLC/MLC/TLC NAND modes. The 4th-generation device includes IntelligentScan, DataRefresh, LDPC ECC with group page RAID, end-to-end data path protection, remote firmware updates, and telemetry support—targeting compact, rugged designs while easing NAND migration and reducing design effort and time-to-market.
Parts used in the FerriSSD:
- Silicon Motion FerriSSD single-chip controller (BGA package)
- NAND Flash (3D SLC, MLC, or TLC options)
- Optional embedded DRAM
- Passive components (resistors, capacitors, etc.)
- SATA or PATA interface components
- Firmware with secured digital signature
Silicon Motion’s FerriSSD is optimally designed for a wide range of embedded applications that require faster access speed, a small, flexible form-factor, and reliable serial ATA (SATA) or parallel ATA (PATA) storage. The FerriSSD combines industry-proven controller technology, NAND Flash, and passive components into a single small BGA package which simplifies design efforts and reduces time-to-market while protecting from NAND technology migration concerns.
The FerriSSD products consist of SATA and legacy PATA series that feature a high-throughput transfer rate with optional embedded DRAM to enhance data storage efficiency and high random read and write input/output operations per second (IOPS). The 4th generation FerriSSD leverages Silicon Motion’s highly advanced technologies, including IntelligentScan, DataRefresh, high-bandwidth, low-density parity check (LDPC) error correcting code (ECC) engine with group page RAID, and end-to-end data path protection to provide unsurpassed data integrity in a non-volatile storage device. The FerriSSD products support 3D single-level cell (SLC), multi-level cell (MLC), and three-level cell (TLC) modes NAND Flash options.
- Plug-and-play only requires format/fdisk prior to use
- Full end-to-end data path protection with recovery algorithms
- Remote firmware updates available via a secured digital signature
- Eliminates the requalification cost from the NAND generation cost
- Cost-saving with flexible TLC, MLC, and SLC modes, configurable capacities
- Supports S.M.A.R.T. and advanced SSD telemetry logging features
- Small footprint for space-limited designs
- Rugged and reliable (no moving parts)
- IntelligentScan and DataRefresh enhances data integrity
- 4th generation LDPC ECC engine with group page RAID
- What interfaces does FerriSSD support?
FerriSSD supports SATA and legacy PATA interfaces. - Does FerriSSD support different NAND types?
Yes, it supports 3D SLC, MLC, and TLC NAND modes. - Can FerriSSD receive remote firmware updates?
Yes, remote firmware updates are available via a secured digital signature. - Is DRAM required for FerriSSD?
DRAM is optional; FerriSSD offers optional embedded DRAM to enhance efficiency. - How does FerriSSD ensure data integrity?
It uses IntelligentScan, DataRefresh, a 4th-generation LDPC ECC engine with group page RAID, and end-to-end data path protection. - Does FerriSSD require requalification with NAND changes?
No, it eliminates requalification cost from NAND generation migration concerns. - What telemetry features does FerriSSD support?
FerriSSD supports S.M.A.R.T. and advanced SSD telemetry logging features. - Is FerriSSD suitable for space-limited designs?
Yes, it has a small footprint and comes in a compact BGA package for space-limited designs.
