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The Intel® Z-P230 PA TA Solid-State Drive (SSD) devices are available in either a 4 GB,
8 GB or 16 GB capacities featuring either a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector or Mini
PCIe form factor for notebooks. The targeted application is for notebook computers
which require a small capacity and durable, low-power storage.
The Intel Z-P230 PATA SSD iselectronically-drop-in compatible with mechanical PATA
Hard Disk Drives, but delivers faster boot—the loading and execution of applications
with no moving parts—leading to faster system responsiveness and longer battery life.
Figure 1.Front View of the Intel Z-P230 PATA SSD with ZIF Connector
Figure 2.Front View of the Intel Z-P230 PATA SSD with Mini PCIe Connector
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1.1Key Features
• 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB capacity
•ATA UDMA4 support
• ZIF connector or Mini PCIe form factor
•Weight
— ZIF connector: approximately 11 grams
— Mini PCIe form factor: approximately 8 grams
• Less than 1mW idle power (TYP)
•445 mW active power (TYP)
• Uses Intel MLC NAND Flash Memory
• Sequential read: 38 MB/s
• Sequential write: 10 MB/s
• Footprint
— ZIF connector: 38 mm (L) x 54 mm (W) x 3.2 mm (H)
— Mini PCIe form factor: 50.95 mm (L) x 30 mm (W) x 3.8 mm (H)
Intel® Z-P230 PATA SSD
1.2Architecture
The Intel Z-P230 PATA Solid State Drive is a dual-channel PAT A controller driven SSD
available in a ZIF connector or mini PCIe form factor.
The PA TA controller in the Intel® Z-P230 PAT A Solid State Drive uses a microcontrollerbased architecture that enables two flash memory channels to service read and write
operations. See Figure 3, “Functional Block Diagram of Intel Z-P230 PATA Solid State
Drive” on page 7. Capable of performing flash management functions, the SSD also
implements internal wear leveling to minimize system overhead.
Intel Z-P230 PATA Solid State Drives use Intel MD516 NAND Flash Memory multi-level
cell (MLC) thin-small outline package (TSOP) devices in three capacities: 4 GB, 8 GB
and 16 GB. Refer to the Intel MD516 NAND Flash Memory Datasheet for details about
this component. Please see Section 8.0, “Additional Product Information” on page 22
for more information.
Intel MLC NAND uses the industry-standard ONFI NAND flash memory command set
that is capable of program page cache mode, page read cache mode, two plane
commands and interleaved die operations.
Figure 3.Functional Block Diagram of Intel Z-P230 PATA Solid State Drive
2.0Regulatory Compliance
The Intel Z-P230 PATA SSD is compliant with the restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) directive. It also conforms with standards of CE Mark for European consumer
electronic compliance.
Since the Intel Z-P230 PATA SSD is intended to be contained solely within a personal
computer or similar enclosure (not attached as an external device), the SSD is tested in
representative end-user systems. While the Intel Z-P230 PATA SSD is EMC compliant
(Specification EN55022), computer manufacturers and system integrators should
confirm EMC compliance and provide CE marking for their products.
As a subassembly, no Federal Communications Commission verification or certification
of the device is required. Intel Corporation has tested this devicein enclosures to
ensure that the SSD does comply with the limits for a Class B computing device,
pursuant to Subpart J, Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Table 1.Device Compliance
ComplianceDescription
CE
PB FreeComponents and materials are lead free.
RoHSRestriction of Hazardous Substance Directive
Indicates conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives
Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive.
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3.0Product Specifications
3.1Capacity
Table 2.Capacity and User Addressable Sectors
UnformattedUser Addressable Sector in LBA mode
4 GB*7,880,544
8 GB*15,761,088
16 GB*31,522,176
Note: Formatting and other functions will use some of the space, thus the listed capacity will not be available entirely for data
storage.
3.2Performance
Table 3.Read and Write Performance
OperationAccess TypeMB/second
READSustained Sequential Read Bandwidth38
WRITESustained Sequential Write Bandwidth10
Notes:
1.Queue depth is set to 1.
2.Device measured using IOmeter*.
3.Sampled, not tested.
3.3Operating Conditions
3.3.1Maximum Ratings
Stresses greater than those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause
permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only, and functional oper ation
of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
sections of this specification is not guaranteed. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect reliability.