This is a super compact OEM-compatible USB 2.0 memory. pSLC and OP settings are available.
OEM support allows for fixed BOM and fixed F/W. NAND uses TLC, but it is possible to set F/W (pSLC 5% Mode) to the same write endurance (P/E cycle) as MLC, and also increase write speed with pSLC (pseudo SLC). Let’s explain using the STU16GPCS (a 16GB TLC product) as an example.
1. pSLC 5% Mode
A portion of the 16GB capacity in TLC is used for Pseudo SLC and Over-provisioning. It has a write endurance equivalent to MLC (3,000 cycles) at 3,260 cycles, with a capacity of 90% of TLC (14.4GB).
2. Full pSLC Mode
The entire area of TLC is converted to Pseudo SLC. It has a write endurance of 30 times that of TLC (1,000 cycles), reaching 30,000 cycles, with a capacity of one-third of TLC (5.3GB).
Mode 1 can be used as a substitute for MLC products. The exterior metal case is waterproof and shock-resistant, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.