ODU Unveils AMC Rugged Flash Drive With 12 Positions on Miniature Connector Solution

ODU GmbH & Co. KG is showcasing to the US market the AMC high-density connector solutions available with flash drive.

The AMC h igh-d ensity flash drive is a 12 position flash drive on miniature connector solution. It enables the user to backup and secure data in harsh environments. The portable storage device is for securely uploading and downloading data to defense systems or other devices that operate independently of static infrastructure. The data is also protected from external access via standard devices by the special ODU interface.

The AMC flash drive has a USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 data protocol, pseudo SLC technology, and an IP68 and IP69K in mated condition. With an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, more read and write cycles than most MLC flash drives, and a rugged design, the company can offer to customers a complete system solution.

The AMC flash drive offers a solution for various applications including unmanned systems, computers in harsh environments, and mounted and dismounted PC.

Possible applications for flash drive:

Mounted and dismounted PC's, handhelds and mobile devices

Unmanned systems such as UAV, USV, UGV, UUV

Embedded systems and computers in harsh environment e.g. military, agriculture-, waste-, forestry-, mining-, heavy construction machinery and devices

Technical specs:

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USB 3.2 Gen1x1⁽¹⁾ 
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Rugged design 
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Robust mechanical and optical coding 
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Protection class IP68 / 69K in mated condition

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Temperature range of -40°C to 85°C 
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PSLC (Pseudo Single Level Cell) technology

Long durability and a high degree of reliability

More write and read cycles than common MLC flash drives

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Reduced susceptibility to data errors 
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⁽¹⁾ These ODU specific connectors can transmit common data transmission protocols such as CAT6A, HDMI, USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1x1, but they are not CAT-, HDMI – and USB-standard.

ODU Group
It is a supplier of connector systems, employing 2,300 people around the world. In addition to its company HQs in Mühldorf am Inn (Germany), it also has an international distribution network and production sites in Sibiu (Romania), Shanghai (China) and Tijuana (Mexico). it combines all relevant areas of expertise and key technologies including design and development, machine tooling and special machine construction, injection, stamping, turning, surface technology, assembly and cable assembly. The firm sells its products globally through its sales offices in China, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Romania, Sweden and USA, as well as through international sales partners. ODU connectors ensure a reliable transmission of power, signals, data and media for a demanding applications including medical technology, military, communications and security, automotive, industrial electronics, and testing and measurement.