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SanDisk uSSD

Product Manual

5000 Solid State Drive

Revision 0.3

April 2007

SanDisk Corporation

Corporate Headquarters • 601 McCarthy Blvd. • Milpitas, CA 95035

Phone (408) 801-1000 • Fax (408) 801-8657

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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System Performance ..................................................................... 7

2.5System Reliability ......................................................................... 7

2.5.1 MTTF.........................................................................8

2.6Endurance ................................................................................... 9

2.7Electrical Interface........................................................................ 9

2.7.1 uSSD Connector .........................................................9

2.7.2 Electrical Specifications.............................................. 10

2.8Physical Specifications..................................................................11

2.8.1 uSSD-to-USB Adapter................................................ 12

2.9Product Markings and Traceability..................................................12

2.10OS Support.................................................................................13

2.11Regulatory Compliance.................................................................13

Appendix A.Ordering Information ..................................................... 14

Appendix B.Limited Warranty............................................................ 15

Appendix C.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 ............................................................................. 7

Table 5: Reliability................................................................................. 8

Table 6: uSSD MTTF .............................................................................. 8

Table 7: Endurance................................................................................ 9

Table 8: Host Interface 2x5 On-Board Header ........................................... 9

Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings....................................................... 10

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

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

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

Table 13: OS Support .......................................................................... 13

Table 14: Ordering Information ............................................................. 14

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1. Introduction

1.1 General Description

The SanDisk uSSDTM 5000 Solid State Drive (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 8 GB range. SanDisk adds high performance to the uSSD offering, with 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 storage. The uSSD can meet these requirements more cost-effectively than an HDD.

• Desktops that support Microsoft® Vista and can benefit from enabling ReadyBoost®.

• 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 in space-restricted server racks. 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 31.6 MB/sec and a sustained write speed of up to 24.8 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 4 times smaller than a 1.8” HDD. It offers you the cho ice 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

• Complies with Microsoft Vista ReadyBoost® requirements

• Up to 8 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 31.6 MB/sec for reading,

24.8 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* > 4,000,000 hours

• Multiple OS support

• Warranty: 3 years

* Based on internal testing. The MTTF calculation does not take into account the disk endurance limitation. For the disk endurance, please refer to the endurance section on page 9.

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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 ne w 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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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

Capacity

[GB]

1 2 4 8

2 4 8

Capacity (formatted

in bytes)

1024967168 2001889 2048901632 4001761 4110189056 8027713 TBD TBD

2048901632 4001761 4110189056 8027713 TBD TBD

Sectors/Module

(Max. LBA+1)

SLC Configurations

MLC Configurations

No. of Heads

No. of Sectors/

Track

No. of

Cylinders

2.2 System Environmental Specifications

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

Table 2: Environmental Specifications

Specification Parameters

Temperature

Noise Level Vibration Operating: 2.17gRMS (20Hz to 2000Hz, 3 vibration axes, 60 min)

Shock Operating: 50 g, 11 msec duration, half sine

Altitude (relative to sea level)

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

Flammability ratings for major components

Operating (Commercial): 0 Storage temp without user data retention: -40 Storage temp with user data retention: 0

0 dB

Non operating: 3.08 gRMS (20 Hz to 2000 Hz)

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

80,000 ft. maximum

Air discharge: Up to 8 KV (enclosed in a host) PCB: 888-1 94V0 HK

ASIC Packaging materials: TBD Flash packaging materials: TBD Labels: CM-100-SM, CM-200-WS

C to 70° C

C to 85° C

C to 70° C

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2.3 System Power Requirements

All values quoted in Table 3Table 3: Power Requirements are typical at 25° C and nominal supply voltage unless otherwise stated.

Table 3: Power Requirements

Power Mode 5V +/- 10% IDD Standby

Operating HS Read Operating HS Write Idle HS

2.5 mA 150 mA 150 mA 100 mA

2.4 System Performance

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

Table 4: Performance

Specification Parameters

Maximum performance for capacity of 1 GB (SLC flash configuration) Sequential Read 31.6

Sequential Write Random Read Random Write

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

Sequential Write Random Read @ 4KB access Random Write @ 4KB access

MB/sec

24.8 MB/sec TBD TBD

31.6 MB/sec

24.8 MB/sec

5.7 MB/sec

1.2 MB/sec

Maximum performance 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB (MLC configuration) Sequential Read

Sequential Write Random Read Random Write

Host compatibility USB 2.0

Note: Benchmark performed using HD Bench on Windows 2000 and Winsat on Microsoft Windows Vista

29.9 MB/sec

12.8 - 9.0 MB/sec (based on capacity) TBD TBD

Up to 60 MB/sec

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2.5 System Reliability

Table 5: Reliability

Specification Parameters Data Reliability

Data integrity after power loss Bad blocks Wear-leveling

Error detection / error correction based on BCH algorithm

Data is guaranteed after power loss Transparent bad block management Dynamic and Static Wear-leveling

2.5.1 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 te sts, failure analysi s 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

Product Condition MTTF (Hours)

1GB, 2GB, 4GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 4M 8GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 3M

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2.6 Endurance

Table 7 lists the maximum number of GBs that can be written to the uSSD 5000 per day per the SLC and MLC flash-based configurations.

The numbers are derived from the flash capabilities and the 3 year warranty, which are provided for the product.

• SLC flash based uSSD - User can update the entire device 6 times a day during 3 years

• MLC flash based uSSD - User can update 25% of the device capacity every day during 3 years

Table 7: Endurance

Specification SLC Flash-based uSSD MLC Flash-based uSSD

1 GB < 6 GB 2 GB < 12 GB < 512 MB 4 GB < 24 GB < 1 GB 8 GB < 48 GB < 2 GB

2.7 Electrical Interface

Table 8 lists the host interface on-board header pins and signals.

Table 8: Host Interface 2x5 On-Board Header

Pin Signal Pin 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

2.7.1 uSSD Connector

Figure 1 illustrates the uSSD 2x5 device interface connector:

Figure 1: uSSD 2x5 Connector Pinout

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2.7.2 Electrical Specifications

2.7.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit

Ambient Operating Temperature Range (Commercial) TA 0 70 °C Power Supply Voltage Relative to Ground V Voltage level on D+ / D- Relative to Ground 3 V

2.7.2.2 DC Characteristics

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

Parameter - USB Signals Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

0 5.5 V

bus

TBD TBD V

data

Supply Voltage: V Supply Current (RMS):

Operating Suspend

4.5 5.0 5.5 V

BUS

Icc

Iccs

120

1.2

150

2.5

µA 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

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

VOL V

1.3

CRS

0.0

2.8

0.3

3.6

2.0 V

V V

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

Parameter - USB Signals Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Supply Voltage: Supply Current (RMS)

Operating Suspend

Icc

Iccs

BUS

4.5 5.0 5.5

100

1.2

100

2.5

µA Max Current Consumption (Peak Value) - - 100 mA Input Levels USB Signals (D+, D-):

Low High

VIH

V V

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

Low High

VOL

-10 360

440

V V

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

CRS

TBD TBD TBD

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2.8 Physical Specifications

SanDisk offers the uSSD 5000 in 2 form factors:

• Standard profile

• Low profile

Table 12 and Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 list the physical specifications and dimensions of the uSSD 5000.

Table 12: Physical Dimensions

Dimension Parameters Weight

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

4.9g

Low Profile: 6.58 ± 0.25 mm

2.8.1 Standard Configuration

Figure 2: uSSD Standard Version, Top View

Figure 3: uSSD Standard Version, Bottom View

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2.8.2 Low Profile Configuration

Figure 4: uSSD 2x5Low Profile Version

2.8.3 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.

Figure 5: uSSD External USB Adapter

2.9 Product Markings and Traceability

To be added

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2.10 OS Support

The uSSD 5000 is supported under the operating syste ms listed in Table 13. 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 13: OS Support

Operating System Version Support

Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2 SanDisk driver Windows XP Embedded FP 2008 Native in the OS Windows Vista (Storage and ReadyBoost support) Native in the OS Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) N/A SanDisk driver Windows Server 2003 SanDisk driver Windows CE 5.0 and 6.0 Native in the OS Linux All versions Native in the OS DOS Native in the OS

2.11 Regulatory Compliance

The uSSD 5000 complies with the following:

• USB Organization certification

• RoHS (6 Materials)

• Chinese RoHS

• FCC Class B for Information Technology

• CE EN 55022/55024

• Flammability ratings for major components can be found under System

Environmental Specifications on page 6.

• WHQL

• Windows Vista ReadyBoost® compliance

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Appendix A. Ordering Information

Table 14: Ordering Information

SKU Capacity Horizontal

SDUS5AB-001G 1GB X X X SDUS5EB-001G 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-1036 2GB X X X

SDUS5FJ-002G-1036 2GB 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

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

SDUS5A-0000 Mechanical X SDUS5E-0000 Mechanical X

Low

Profile

Internal

Led

External

Led

MLC Binary

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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Appendix B. Limited Warranty

I. Warranty Statement

SanDisk warrants its products to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship that would prevent them from functioning properly for one year from the date of purchase. This express warranty is extended by SanDisk Corporation.

II. General Provisions

This warranty sets forth the full extent of SanDisk's responsibilities regarding the SanDisk Module. In satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, SanDisk, at its sole option, will repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the product.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE IN LIEU OF, AND BUYER EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS, GUARANTIES AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR INFRINGEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY LIABILITY OF SELLER UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST DATA, OR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

SanDisk's products are not warranted to operate without failure. Accordingly, in any use of products in life support systems or other applications where failure could cause injury or loss of life, the products should only be incorporated in systems designed with appropriate redundancy, fault tolerant or back-up features.

III. What this Warranty Covers

For products found to be defective within five years of purchase, SanDisk will have the option of repairing or replacing the defective product, if the following conditions are met:

A. A warranty registration Module for each defective product was submitted and is on

file at SanDisk. If not, a warranty registration Module must accompany each returned defective product.

This Module is included in each product's original retail package.

B. The defective product is returned to SanDisk for failure analysis as soon as

possible after the failure occurs.

C. An incident Module filled out by the user, explaining the conditions of usage and

the nature of the failure, accompanies each returned defective product.

D. No evidence is found of abuse or operation of products not in accordance with the

published specifications, or of exceeding storage or maximum ratings or operating conditions.

All failing products returned to SanDisk under the provisions of this limited warranty shall be tested to the product's functional and performance specif ications.

Upon confirmation of failure, each product will be analyzed, by whatever means necessary, to determine the root cause of failure. If the root cause of failure is found to be not covered by the above provisions, then the product will be returned to the customer with a report indicating why the failure was not covered under the warranty.

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This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions, performance failures or damages to the unit resulting from use in other than its normal and cu stomary mann er, misuse, accident or neglect; or improper alterations or repairs.

SanDisk reserves the right to repair or replace, at its discretion, any product returned by its customers, even if such product is not covered under warranty, but is under no obligation to do so.

SanDisk may, at its discretion, ship repaired or rebuilt products ident ified in the same way as new products, provided such Modules meet or exceed the same published specifications as new products. Concurrently, SanDisk also reserves the right to market any products, whether new, repaired, or rebuilt, under different specifications and product designations if such products do not meet the original product's specifications.

IV. Receiving Warranty Service

According to SanDisk's warranty procedure, defective product should be returned only with prior authorization from SanDisk Corporation. Please contact SanDisk's OEM Support Department at 866-436-6073 with the following information: product model number and description, serial numbers, nature of defect, conditions of use, proof of purchase and purchase date. If approved, SanDisk will issue a Return Material Authorization or Product Repair Authorization number and provide a shipping address where the defective product can be returned.

V. State Law Rights

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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Appendix C. 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 cont rol, 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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