- High performance
- Rugged design
- Full data-path protection
- High endurance
- Simple integration
- Physical interface
With their high-performance, high reliability and low cost-per-megabyte, HGST USB flash products meet the design requirements of embedded devices, including industrial PCs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, networking equipment and automotive diagnostic applications. HGST USB Flash Modules (UFMs) are plug-and-play USB 2.0 embedded storage solutions that simplify design and speed time-to-market. The 10-pin connector is a common interface found on many embedded system boards, and the standard mounting hole makes it easy to secure the module for rugged applications. HGST USB Flash Drives (UFDs) are removable thumb drives with a high electrostatic discharge (ESD)-rated enclosure for applications that require Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Level 3 compliance. The standard USB 2.0 series A interface provides designers with the flexibility of a true Plug-and-Play portable embedded storage device.
The USB standard is one of the simplest and most widely used protocols for embedded applications. Its widespread support, combined with its small size and low power, makes it an ideal boot device, code storage, or data logging solution where space, power and cost are key design considerations.