PQI manual Description, Features, Introduction, About This Manual, What is DiskOnModule?

DiskOnModule

1. Description

PQI’s DiskOnModule DG series based on NAND flash memory controller technology. This product complies with 44 PIN IDE (ATA) standard interface and is suitable for data storage memory medium for portable system. By using DiskOnModule it is possible to operate good performance for the portable system, which have IDE interface slots.

2.Features

￿High Performance

￿Non-volatile Flash Memory

The DOM is implemented by using NAND type flash memory, which is a high density, non-volatile read/write device. Flash data retention is guaranteed for at least 10 years, with no battery or other power source required.

￿100% True Mode IDE HDD Compatible

￿Broad Operating System and Processors Supports

￿Capacities 32MB~2GB

￿Low Power Consumption

￿Robust Error Correction

￿High Reliability

3.Introduction

1.About This Manual

This manual provides instructions for the installation and specification of PQI©s DiskOnModule; DiskOnModule is designed for use in PCs, and their respective compatible computers.

2.What is DiskOnModule?

PQI©s DiskOnModule is a storage device based on flash memory technology, which emulates an ordinary magnetic hard disk. The DiskOnModule series products provide an all in one module solution for solid-state flash disk. The DiskOnModule is suitable for use in portable and embedded systems which have limited space and power consumption.

Unlike standard IDE drives, no signal cable and extra, special space is required. The DiskOnModule is a solid-state solution for IDE Hard Disk drive, which has no moving parts. That provides a good stability in a moving system.The DiskOnModule products are also free from extra and special algorithm or some firmware driver. Just plug the DiskOnModule into the IDE slot and play it,users can play the DiskOnModule as same as the Hard Disk Drives.

The DiskOnModule family provides the capacities ranging from 32MB up to 4GB. In the future, the capacity will be increased up to 8GB.

Rev. A.2 1/4 July 2006