GLS85LS1004A / 1008A / 1016A / 1032A
Commercial Grade SATA NANDrive
Fact Sheet 01.000
September 2011
Features
Industry Standard Serial ATA (SATA) Host Interface Integrated Voltage Detector
1)
- Detects supply voltage fluctuations and
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s or SATA 3.0 Gb/s
generates reset during power-up and power-
- ATA/ATAPI-8 compliant
down to prevent inadvertent writes
- Supports 48-bit address feature set
Supports SMART Commands
Performance
Expanded Data Protection
- Sustained sequential data read -
Up to 70 MByte/sec* - Added data security through user-selectable
- Sustained sequential data write - protection zones
Up to 30 MByte/sec*
20-Byte Serial Number
* measured using 128 KByte block size
- Factory pre-programmed 10-Byte unique ID
Power Management
- User-programmable 10-Byte ID
- 3.3V and 1.2Vpower supply
Robust Built-in ECC
- Host SATA interface power management
Commercial Temperature Range
- Immediate disabling of unused circuitry
- 0C to 70C
without host intervention
FBGA package
2)
Power Specifications
- 14.0 mm x 24.0 mm x 1.95 mm, 145-ball,
- Active mode:
1.0 mm ball pitch, FZJE
815mW typical (GLS85LS1032A)
All Devices are RoHS Compliant
565mW typical (GLS85LS1016A)
415mW typical (GLS85LS1008A)
1) Current product revision will only support SATA Revision
335mW typical (GLS85LS1004A)
1.x with host transfer rate of up to 1.5 Gb/s (i.e. SATA 1.5
Gb/s). SATA 3.0 Gb/s refers to SATA Revision 2.x and is
- Idle mode: 210mW typical
planned to be supported by our future product revisions.
- Standby mode: 190mW typical
2) For management of the Sleep Mode, please refer to
SATA NANDrive Application Design Guide.
Product Description
The GLS85LS1004A / 1008A / 1016A / 1032A The integrated NAND flash controller with built-in
Commercial Grade SATA NANDrive devices advanced NAND management firmware
(referred to as SATA NANDrive in this datasheet) communicates with the Host through the standard
are high-performance, fully integrated solid state SATA protocol. It does not require any additional or
drives. They combine an integrated SATA NAND flash proprietary software such as the Flash File System
memory controller and 4, 8, 16 or 32 GByte of NAND (FFS) and Memory Technology Driver (MTD).
flash in a multi-chip package. These products are
The SATA NANDrive is pre-programmed with a 10-
ideal for embedded and portable applications that
Byte unique serial ID and has the option of
require smaller form-factor and more reliable data
programming an additional 10-Byte serial ID for even
storage.
greater system security.
SATA-interface solid state mass storage technology is
The SATA NANDrives advanced NAND
widely used in portable and industrial computers, set-
management technology enhances data reliability
top boxes, multi-functional printers, point-of-sales
and security, improves endurance and accurately
terminals, video and audio recorders, medical
estimates the remaining lifespan of the NAND flash
instruments and car infotainment systems.
devices. This innovative technology combines robust
The SATA NANDrive is a single device, solid state NAND controller hardware error correction
drive (SSD) that provides the functionality and capabilities with advanced wear-leveling algorithms
compatibility of a complete SATA hard disk drive and bad block management to significantly extend
(HDD) in a 14 mm x 24 mm BGA package for easy, the life of the product.
space saving mounting to a system motherboard.
The SATA NANDrive devices are offered in a 145-ball
These products surpass traditional storage in their
BGA, 1 mm ball pitch package. Refer to Figure 3-1 for
small size, security, reliability, ruggedness and low
the pin assignments.
power consumption.
These specifications are subject to change without notice. 09/13/2011
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Commercial Grade SATA NANDrive
Fact Sheet 01.000
September 2011
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Each SATA NANDrive contains an integrated SATA NAND flash memory controller and up to eight discrete
NAND flash die in a BGA package. Refer to Figure 2-1 for the SATA NANDrive block diagram.
1.1.4 Embedded Flash File System
1.1 Optimized SATA NANDrive
The embedded flash file system is an integral part of
The heart of the SATA NANDrive is the SATA NAND
the SATA NANDrive. It contains MCU firmware that
flash memory controller which translates standard
performs the following tasks:
SATA signals into flash media data and control
signals. The following components contribute to the
1. Translates host side signals into flash media
SATA NANDrives operation.
writes and reads
1.1.1 Microcontroller Unit (MCU) 2. Provides flash media wear leveling to spread the
flash writes across all memory address space to
The MCU translates SATA commands into data and
increase the longevity of flash media
control signals required for flash media operation.
3. Keeps track of data file structures
1.1.2 Internal Direct Memory Access (DMA)
4. Manages system security for the selected
The SATA NANDrive uses internal DMA allowing protection zones
instant data transfer from/to buffer to/from flash media.
1.1.5 Error Correction Code (ECC)
This implementation eliminates microcontroller
overhead associated with the traditional, firmware-
High performance is achieved through optimized
based approach, thereby increasing the data transfer
hardware error detection and correction.
rate.
1.1.6 Serial Communication Interface (SCI)
1.1.3 Power Management Unit (PMU)
The Serial Communication Interface (SCI) is designed
The PMU controls the power consumption of the
for manufacturing error reporting. During the design
SATA NANDrive. The PMU dramatically reduces the process, always provide access to the SCI port in the
power consumption of the SATA NANDrive by putting
PCB design to aid in design validation.
the part of the circuitry that is not in operation into
1.1.7 Multi-tasking Interface
3)
sleep mode.
The multi-tasking interface enables fast, sustained
The Flash File System handles inadvertent power
write performance by allowing concurrent Read,
interrupts and has auto-recovery capability to ensure
Program and Erase operations to multiple flash media
SATA NANDrive firmware integrity. For regular power
and NAND flash die.
management, the Host must send an
IDLE_IMMEDIATE command and wait for command
1.2 NAND Flash
ready before powering down the SATA NANDrive.
The SATA NANDrive family utilizes standard NAND
3) For management of the Sleep Mode, please refer to
flash for data storage. Because the high temperature
SATA NANDrive Application Design Guide.
in a surface-mount soldering reflow process can alter
the content on NAND flash, do not program the SATA
NANDrive before the reflow process.
1.3 Advanced NAND Management
Advanced NAND management technology balances
the wear on erased blocks with wear-leveling
algorithms. When the Host updates data, higher
priority is given to the less frequently written erase
blocks, thereby evenly distributing host writes within
the SATA NANDrive.
Advanced NAND management technology enhances
SATA NANDrives security with password protection
and four independent protection zones that can be set
to Read-only or Hidden.
These specifications are subject to change without notice. 09/13/2011
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