Cervoz Introduces Storage and Memory Solutions for Various Industrial Applications and Embedded Systems

Cervoz Technology Co., Ltd. introduces its storage and memory solutions for various industrial applications.

Embedded systems are a part of our everyday life. They are designed for specific tasks compared to general-purpose computers. When enterprises first deployed embedded systems, the sheer volume of data that AI, the IoT, and other advanced technologies would generate was inconceivable to the system architects. Simply put,as the IoT boom continues, these embedded systems will constantly generate a massive influx of data that will need to be channeled and processed. Meanwhile, the increasing scalability of connected devices in any industrial application requires highly reliable communication products. Hence the demand for industrial storage is rapidly growing.

Requirement for embedded system
Unlike typical computers that allow users to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, embedded systems are task-specific and are expected to function for extended periods even in a harsh environment.

• Space Constraint: An embedded system may be part of larger computer systems or self-contained systems. Due to space constraints, maintenance can be extremely difficult for all the electronic components in compact industrial PCs, especially for those deployed in hard-to-reach locations, such as space stations and undersea installations.

• Uninterrupted operation: Embedded systems typically provide 24-hour uninterrupted operation to sustain the running applications and provide constant services.

• Work in extreme environments: It must dissipate heat effectively, operate reliably for long periods and withstand environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures, dust, humidity, and shock/vibration.

• Expandable and flexible: An industrial compact PC contains numerous PCIe slots, multiple storage form factor slots, communication interfaces, and expandable memory to meet various requirements of industrial applications.

Memory and storage for embedded systems
A memory and storage solution for an industrial PC is one that is reliable, stable, power-efficient, and capable of constant operation under diverse workloads in harsh environments.

Breaking limitation – Storage solutions for space-constrained devices
The company offers a range of 3D TLC-based storage solutions in diverse form factors, from mainstream 2.5″ SSD to slim and compact embedded modules, including M.2 2242/2280, mSATA, half-size mSATA, and half-slim.

The firm’s industrial-grade NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD features the NAND technology with large storage capacities, offering temperature tolerance from -40°C~85°C. The company’s NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD’s speed is 3.5x faster when compared to Gen3x4 SSD. It benefits industrial PC applications, especially for server and cloud computing.

Handling large data sets forperformance embedded applications
The company’s DDR5 is set to offer fast memory with higher capacities and less power consumption. Applications for the DDR5 industrial-wide temperature memory products include usage in edge computing, high-performance servers, and any industrial PC-related applications.

Keeping it cool – Well-designed heat dissipation solutions
The design goals of industrial computers include miniaturization, increased performance, longer product life, and silent operation. These goals run counter to effective thermal management, and designers face the prospect of sacrificing performance to handle the excessive heat that modern ICs generate.

The company offers solutions for overheating, including the Dynamic Thermal Throttling mechanism, which activates automatically to cool the SSD down.

Round-the-clock uninterrupted operations to boost efficiency
Power loss protection is a crucial mechanism to protect data stored in an SSD during a power outage, which is critical in the reliability of the embedded system. The Powerguard function for the flash module is designed to prevent data loss and ensure the stability of data transmission during an unstable power supply situation. It’s a must-have technology for industrial computers in any application.

MEC products

Instantly expand connections
The company meets the demand of today’s industrial computers: multi-functionality, performance, speed, and endurance in the face of many challenges. There is no one-size-fits-all computer to fulfill all the needs of different industrial applications. Still, with modular expansion cards, industrial PCs can extend their computers with more functionality. The company is in the business of designing and developing Modular Expansion Card (MEC) products for different functions. The expansion cards provide extra I/O ports, technology, and functions. With the firm’s MEC products, industrial PC systems can do more.

Whether the company is walking around with any advanced technologies or not, it is evident that the range of industries for embedded systems continues to expand. It means data volumes will continue to increase, and the need for more storage that are faster, longer-lasting, and more resistant to different harsh environments will rise.

The firm delivers a portfolio of industrial-grade storage and memory products for embedded systems in various applications, including factory automation, healthcare, defense and military, transportation, and telecommunication networks.

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