SanDisk 80-36-03353 User Manual

SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual

SanDisk uSSD 5000

Product Manual

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October 08

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 3

1.1 General Description ....................................................................... 3

1.1.1 Applications ............................................................... 3

1.1.2 Rugged and Reliable .................................................... 3

1.1.3 High Performance ....................................................... 3

1.1.4 Cost Effective ............................................................. 3

1.2 Features ...................................................................................... 4

1.3 Scope ......................................................................................... 5

1.3.1 Technology Independence ............................................ 5

1.3.2 Defect and Error Management ...................................... 5

1.3.3 Wear-leveling ............................................................. 5

1.3.4 Bad Block Management ................................................ 5

2. Product Specifications ......................................................................... 6

2.1 Formatted Capacities ..................................................................... 6

2.2 System Environmental Specifications ............................................... 6

2.3 System Power Requirements .......................................................... 7

2.4 Voltage Ramp Down Recommendation ............................................. 7

2.5 System Performance ..................................................................... 8

2.6 System Reliability ......................................................................... 9

2.6.1 MTTF ......................................................................... 9

2.7 Endurance .................................................................................. 10

2.8 Electrical Interface ....................................................................... 10

2.8.1 uSSD Connector ....................................................... 10

2.8.2 Electrical Specifications .............................................. 11

2.9 Physical Specifications .................................................................. 12

2.9.1 Standard Configuration .............................................. 12

2.9.2 Low Profile Configuration ........................................... 13

2.9.3 uSSD-to-USB Adapter ................................................ 13

2.10 Product Markings and Traceability .................................................. 14

2.11 OS Support ................................................................................. 15

2.12 Regulatory Compliance ................................................................. 15

Ordering Information ............................................................................. 16

Disclaimer of Liability ............................................................................. 17

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List of Tables

Table 1: Formatted Capacities ................................................................. 6

Table 2: Environmental Specifications ...................................................... 6

Table 3: Power Requirements .................................................................. 7

Table 4: Performance ............................................................................. 8

Table 5: Reliability ................................................................................. 9

Table 6: uSSD MTTF .............................................................................. 9

Table 7: Host Interface 2x5 On-Board Header ......................................... 10

Table 8: Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................... 11

Table 10: DC Characteristics for Full-Speed Operation (TA = 25°C) ............ 11

Table 11: DC Characteristics for High-Speed Operation (TA = 25°C) ........... 11

Table 11: Physical Dimensions .............................................................. 12

Table 12: OS Support .......................................................................... 15

Table 13: Ordering Information ............................................................. 16

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1. Introduction

1.1 General Description

The SanDisk uSSD takes the benefits of flash storage to new markets with low-capacity storage requirements, most notably the low-cost PC (LCPC). Rugged and reliable, it is a fraction of the size and cost of a hard disk drive (HDD) in the 1 to 16 GB range. SanDisk adds high performance to the uSSD offering, based on an advanced controller that exemplifies the company’s years of USB expertise.

1.1.1 Applications

The SanDisk uSSD offers a no-compromise flash-based storage solution for:

LCPCs that need rugged reliability and require up to 4 GB. The uSSD can

meet these requirements more cost-effectively than an HDD

Desktops that support Microsoft® Vista and can benefit from enabling

ReadyBoost® up to 4GB.

Point of sale (POS) stations, where the uSSD replaces the HDD

Blade servers, where the uSSD is ideal to store critical backup files and

provide boot functionality

1.1.2 Rugged and Reliable

Unlike the HDD, the SanDisk uSSD has no moving parts. It keeps working in challenging environments such as classrooms, kiosks and on space-restricted server floors. The patented flash management technology brings top data integrity to the uSSD, even during power losses. Dynamic bad block management, dynamic and static wear-leveling, and robust error detection and correction code (EDC/ECC) ensure data reliability.

1.1.3 High Performance

The uSSD achieves a sustained read speed as high as 30 MB/sec and a sustained write speed of up to 20 MB/sec with single-level cell (SLC) technology.

1.1.4 Cost Effective

There is no need to pay for more capacity than you require. The uSSD lets you purchase just the right amount of storage, packed inside a memory device that’s 25% smaller than a 1.8” HDD. It offers you the choice of single-level cell (SLC) flash technology or the more cost-effective multi-level cell (MLC) technology.

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1.2 Features

The SanDisk uSSD 5000 provides the following system features:

Non-volatile storage (no battery required)

USB 2.0 interface, certified by the USB organization

(http://www.usb.org/home)

Complies with Microsoft Vista ReadyBoost® requirements

Up to 16 GB of mass storage based on SanDisk’s reliable flash technology

SLC flash and MLC flash-based configurations

Fixed configuration (not removable)

Low power consumption

High performance:

Sustained Read and write speed of up to 30 MB/sec for reading, 20 MB/sec for writing (SLC configuration)

Rugged

Lightweight

Silent

Standard and low profile

Advanced error detection and error correction algorithms

Advanced wear-leveling algorithms

Guaranteed data integrity even after power loss

MTTF > 8,000,000 hours

Multiple OS support

Warranty: 3 years

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1.3 Scope

This document describes the key features and specifications of the uSSD 5000, as well as the information required to interface this product to a host system.

1.3.1 Technology Independence

To write or read a sector (or multiple sectors), the host computer software simply issues a Read or Write command to the module.

This command contains the address and the number of sectors to write/read. The host software then waits for the command to be completed.

The host software does not participate in the details of how the flash memory is erased, programmed or read. This is extremely important as flash devices are expected to increase in complexity in the future. Because the uSSD 5000 uses an intelligent on-board controller, the host system software will not need to be changed as new flash memory evolves. As such, systems that support uSSD 5000 now will be able to access future SanDisk Modules built with new flash technology without any need to update or change the host software.

1.3.2 Defect and Error Management

The uSSD 5000 contains a sophisticated defect and error management system.

If necessary, the Module will rewrite data from a defective sector to a good sector. This is completely transparent to the host and does not consume any user data space.

The uSSD 5000 soft error rate specification is much better than the magnetic disk drive specification.

In the extremely rare case that a read error does occur, the uSSD 5000 has innovative algorithms to recover the data by using hardware on-the-fly Error Detection Code/Error Correction Code (EDC/ECC), based on a BCH algorithm.

These defect and error management systems, coupled with solid state construction, give the SanDisk uSSD 5000 unparalleled reliability.

1.3.3 Wear-leveling

Wear-leveling is an inherent part of the erase-pooling functionality of the SanDisk uSSD 5000, using NAND memory.

Advanced features of dynamic and static wear-leveling and automatic block management are used to ensure high data reliability and maximize flash life expectancy.

1.3.4 Bad Block Management

Bad blocks are occasionally created during the lifecycle of a flash component, in a phenomenon called dynamic bad block accumulation. These bad blocks must be dynamically marked and replaced to prevent read/write failures.

When a bad block is detected, the embedded bad block mapping algorithm maps out the block, which is then no longer used for storage.

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Capacity

[GB]

Capacity (formatted

in bytes)

Sectors/Module

(Max. LBA+1)

No. of

Heads

No. of Sectors/

Track

No. of

Cylinders

SLC Configurations

1

1,002,438,656

1,957,537

16

63

1,942

2

2,048,900,608

4,001,760

16

63

3,969

4

4,110,188,032

8,027,712

16

63

7,963

8

8,220,645,376

16,055,949

16

63

15,928

MLC Configurations

2

2,048,900,608

4,001,760

16

63

3,969

4

4,110,188,032

8,027,712

16

63

7,963

8

8,220,645,376

16,055,949

16

63

15,928

16

16,441,481,216

32,112,269

16

63

31,857

Specification

Parameters

Temperature

Operating (Commercial): 0° C to 70° C Storage temp without user data retention: -40° C to 85° C Storage temp with user data retention: 0° C to 70° C

Noise Level

0 dB

Vibration

Operating: 2.17gRMS (20Hz to 2000Hz, 3 vibration axes, 60 min) Non operating: 3.08 gRMS (20 Hz to 2000 Hz)

Shock

Operating: 50 g, 11 msec duration, half sine Non operating: 1,500 g, 0.5 msec duration, half sine

Altitude (relative to sea level)

80,000 ft. maximum

ESD

Contact discharge: Up to 4 KV (enclosed in a host) Air discharge: Up to 8 KV (enclosed in a host)

Flammability ratings for major components

PCB: 888-1 94V0 HK ASIC Packaging materials: 94V0 Flash packaging materials: 94V0 Labels: CM-100-SM, CM-200-WS

2. Product Specifications

For all the following specifications, unless otherwise stated, values are defined at ambient temperature and nominal supply voltage.

2.1 Formatted Capacities

Table 1 shows the formatted capacities for the uSSD 5000:

Table 1: Formatted Capacities

2.2 System Environmental Specifications

Table 2 lists the environmental specifications, including temperature, noise level, vibration, shock and altitude.

Table 2: Environmental Specifications

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Power Mode

5V +/- 10% IDD

Products

SLC 1GB, 2GB, 4GB,

8GB

MLC 2GB

MLC 4GB, 8GB, 16GB

Standby

2.5 mA

Operating HS Read

150 mA

200 mA

Operating HS Write

150 mA

200 mA

Idle HS

100 mA

Memory

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Tpoff

Binary

1 - -

ms

MLC

3 - -

ms

Vflash_protect

Any

4.27

4.38

4.49

V

Vflash_min

Any

- - 2.7

V

Vflash_min

Vflash_protect

Tpoff

2.3 System Power Requirements

All values quoted in Table 3: Power Requirements

are typical at 25° C and nominal supply voltage unless otherwise stated.

Table 3: Power Requirements

2.4 Voltage Ramp Down Recommendation

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Specification

Parameters

Maximum performance for 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB and 8GB (SLC flash configurations)

Sequential Read

30 MB/sec

Sequential Write

20 MB/sec

Random Read

30 MB/sec

Random Write

6 MB/sec

Maximum performance for 2 GB (MLC configuration)

Sequential Read

27 MB/sec

Sequential Write

6 MB/sec

Random Read

25 MB/sec

Random Write

2.2 MB/sec

Maximum performance for 4 GB, 8 GB and 16GB (MLC configuration)

Sequential Read

27 MB/sec

Sequential Write

12 MB/sec

Random Read

25 MB/sec

Random Write

3.5 MB/sec

Host compatibility

USB 2.0

Up to 60 MB/sec

2.5 System Performance

Table 4 lists the performance parameters of the SLC and MLC flash-based configurations:

Table 4: Performance

Note: Random read and write were measured on Windows 2000 with HDBench on a 100MB file transfer

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Specification

Parameters

Data Reliability

Error detection / error correction based on BCH algorithm

Data integrity after power loss

Data is guaranteed after power loss

Bad blocks

Transparent bad block management

Wear-leveling

Dynamic and Static Wear-leveling

Product

Condition

MTTF (Hours)

1GB, 2GB, 4GB

Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C

10M

8GB, 16GB

Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C

8M

2.6 System Reliability

Table 5: Reliability

2.6.1 MTTF

The reliability figure of merit most often used for electronic equipment is Mean Time To Failure (MTTF). SanDisk estimates MTTF using a prediction methodology based on reliability data for the individual components in SanDisk products.

Component data comes from several sources: device life tests, failure analysis of earlier equipment, device physics, and field returns.

SanDisk uses following methods to predict reliability:

Telcordia Special Report SR-332, Reliability Prediction Procedure for

Electronic Equipment (RPP).

British Telecom Industry HRD5, Handbook of Reliability Data for Electronic

Components used in Telecommunication System.

Table 6 summarizes the MTTF prediction results for various uSSD

configurations. The analysis was performed using a RAM Commander™ failure

rate prediction.

Failure Rate: The total number of failures within an item population,

divided by the total number of life units expended by that population, during a particular measurement interval under stated condition.

Mean Time To Failures (MTTF): A basic measure of reliability for

repairable items: The mean number of life units during which all parts of the item perform within their specified limits, during a particular measurement interval under stated conditions.

Table 6: uSSD MTTF

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Signal

1

+5VDC

2 +5VDC

3

USB1 Data(-)

4 USB2 Data(-)

5

USB1 Data(+)

6 USB2 Data(+)

7

GND

8 GND

9

Key (no pin)

10

NC

2.7 Endurance

The uSSD5000 SLC flash-based configurations have guaranteed endurance of 3 years for all capacities (1, 2, 4 and 8GB).

The uSSD5000 MLC flash-based configurations have guaranteed endurance of 3 years as follows:

 BAPCO Student profile – uSSD MLC 8GB and up.  BAPCO Personal profile – uSSD MLC 4GB and up.

2.8 Electrical Interface

Table 7 lists the host interface on-board header pins and signals.

Table 7: Host Interface 2x5 On-Board Header

2.8.1 uSSD Connector

Figure 1 illustrates the uSSD 2x5 device interface connector:

Figure 1: uSSD 2x5 Connector Pinout

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Parameter

Symbol

Min

Max

Unit

Ambient Operating Temperature Range (Commercial)

TA

0

70

°C

Power Supply Voltage Relative to Ground

V

bus

0

5.5

V

Voltage level on D+ / D- Relative to Ground 3

V

data

-0.3

5.8

V

Parameter - USB Signals

Symbol

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Supply Voltage:

V

BUS

4.5

5.0

5.5

V

Supply Current (RMS):

Operating Suspend

Icc

Iccs - -

120

1.6

150

2.5

mA mA

Max Current Consumption (Peak Value)

- -

150

mA

Input Levels USB Signals (D+, D-):

Low High

VIL VIH

-

2.0 - -

0.8

- V V

Output Voltage USB Signals (D+, D-):

Low High

VOL

VOH

0.0

2.8 - -

0.3

3.6 V V

Output Signal Crossover Voltage USB Signals (D+, D-)

V

CRS

1.3 - -

2.0

V

Parameter - USB Signals

Symbol

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Supply Voltage:

VBUS

4.5

5.0

5.5

V

Supply Current (RMS)

Operating Suspend

Icc

Iccs

-

120

1.6

150

2.5

mA mA

Max Current Consumption (Peak Value)

- -

150

mA

Input Levels USB Signals (D+):

Low High

VIL

VIH

-10

360 - -

10

440

mV mV

Input Levels USB Signals ( D-):

Low High

VIL

VIH

360

-10 - -

440

10

mV mV

Output Voltage USB Signals (D+, D-):

Low High

VOL

VOH

-10

360

10

440

mV mV

2.8.2 Electrical Specifications

2.8.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 8: Absolute Maximum Ratings

2.8.2.2 DC Characteristics

Table 9: DC Characteristics for Full-Speed Operation (TA = 25°C)

Table 10: DC Characteristics for High-Speed Operation (TA = 25°C)

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Dimension

Parameters

Weight

4.9g

Length

Standard and Low Profile: 37.80 ± 0.25 mm

Width

Standard and Low Profile:26.65 ± 0.25 mm

Thickness

Standard profile: 10.60 ± 0.25 mm Low Profile: 6.58 ± 0.25 mm

2.9 Physical Specifications

SanDisk offers the uSSD 5000 in 2 form factors:

Standard profile

Low profile

Table 11 and Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 5 list the physical specifications and dimensions of the uSSD 5000.

Table 11: Physical Dimensions

2.9.1 Standard Configuration

Figure 2: uSSD Standard Version, Side View

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Figure 3: uSSD Standard Version, Bottom View

2.9.2 Low Profile Configuration

Figure 4: uSSD 2x5 Low Profile Version, Side View

Figure 5: uSSD 2x5 Low Profile Version, Bottom View

2.9.3 uSSD-to-USB Adapter

An adapter is available to assist customers in evaluating the uSSD 5000. The adapter enables inserting the uSSD 5000 in an external desktop or laptop USB port.

The adaptor is available at its leaded format for purchasing and its SKU is SDADP-UC-001

Figure 6: uSSD External USB Adapter

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2.10 Product Markings and Traceability

SKU# Ordering Info See Appendix A for further options

SDUS5AB-001G - SD SanDisk

US5 uSSD 5000

A standard profile with LED /E low Profile with LED/

/F low Profile with external LED

B Binary (SLC)/J MLC

YYWWDMNNNNN –YY year

WW week

D Month day

M Subcontractor code

NNNNN Running serial number

Firmware# - according to Bill of Material

54-90-XXXXX-CCCC Internal SanDisk subunit Number

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Operating System

Version

Support

Windows XP Pro

Service Pack 2

SanDisk driver

Windows XP Embedded

SP2 FP 2008

Native in the OS

Windows Vista (Storage and ReadyBoost support)

32 bit + 64 bit

Native in the OS

Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)

Service Pack 2

SanDisk driver

Windows Server 2003

SanDisk driver

Windows CE

5.0 and 6.0

Native in the OS

Linux

Kernel 2.6.XX

Native in the OS

DOS Native in the OS

2.11 OS Support

The uSSD 5000 is supported under the operating systems listed in Table 12. In the standard boot and storage modes, the uSSD 5000 is recognized as a fixed disk in the system. The system can also boot from the uSSD 5000, eliminating the need for additional components.

Software packages for the supported operating systems can be downloaded from the SanDisk website, along with the relevant documentation.

Table 12: OS Support

2.12 Regulatory Compliance

The uSSD 5000 complies with the following:

USB Organization certification

RoHS (6 Materials)

Chinese RoHS

FCC Class B for Information Technology [MIC, BMSI, VCCI]

CE EN 55022/55024

UL 60-950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03

WHQL for Windows Xp, Windows Vista and Windows server 2003

Windows Vista ReadyBoost® compliance

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SKU

Capacity

Standard

Profile

Low

Profile

Internal

Led

External

Led

MLC

Binary

SDUS5AB-001G

1GB

X X X SDUS5EB-001G

1GB

X X X SDUS5EB-001G-1190

1GB

X X X SDUS5FB-001G-1036

1GB

X X X SDUS5AB-002G

2GB

X X X SDUS5AJ-002G

2GB

X X X SDUS5EB-002G

2GB

X X X SDUS5EJ-002G

2GB

X X X SDUS5FB-002G

2GB

X X X SDUS5FB-002G-1036

2GB

X X X SDUS5FJ-002G

2GB

X X X SDUS5AB-004G-1036

4GB

X X

X

SDUS5FB-004G

4GB

X X

X

SDUS5FJ-004G

4GB

X X X SDUS5AB-004G

4GB

X X X SDUS5AB-004G-1035

4GB

X X X SDUS5AJ-004G

4GB

X X X SDUS5EB-004G

4GB

X X X SDUS5EJ-004G

4GB

X X X SDUS5AB-008G

8GB

X X X SDUS5FB-008G

8GB

X X X SDUS5FJ-008G

8GB

X X X SDUS5AB-008G-1035

8GB

X X X SDUS5AJ-008G

8GB

X X X SDUS5EB-008G

8GB

X X X SDUS5EJ-008G

8GB

X X X SDUS5AJ-016G

16GB

X X X

SDUS5EJ-016G

16GB

X X X

SDUS5FJ-016G

16GB

X X X

Ordering Information

Table 13: Ordering Information

1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes; 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus is not available for data storage.

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Disclaimer of Liability

SanDisk Corporation Policy

SanDisk Corporation general policy does not recommend the use of its products in life support applications wherein a failure or malfunction of the product may directly threaten life or injury.

Accordingly, in any use of products in life support systems or other applications where failure could cause damage, injury or loss of life, the products should only be incorporated in systems designed with appropriate redundancy, fault tolerant or backup features.

SanDisk shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage caused by use of the Products in any of the following applications:

Special applications such as military related equipment, nuclear reactor control,

and aerospace

Control devices for automotive vehicles, train, ship and traffic equipment

Safety system for disaster prevention and crime prevention

Medical-related equipment including medical measurement device

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