Embedded Flash Modules
Cervoz embedded flash modules provide board-direct storage in M.2 2230/2242/2280, mSATA, Half Size mSATA, HalfSlim and vertical or horizontal SATA/PATA disk formats. The portfolio covers PCIe/NVMe, SATA and PATA for industrial boot, application and local-data storage.
| Module class | Interface | Mechanical form | Product series / technologies | Primary use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 embedded module | PCIe/NVMe or SATA | M.2 2230 · 2242 · 2280 | Supreme SLC · Reliance RO-MLC · Momentum MLC · Titan TLC, by family | Compact boot, application and high-rate local storage |
| Compact SATA module | SATA | mSATA · Half Size mSATA · HalfSlim | S.M.A.R.T. · TRIM · coating or anti-vibration options by model | Industrial boot and local data |
| SATA / PATA disk module | SATA or PATA | Vertical or horizontal 7-pin, 40-pin or 44-pin formats | Write protect, wide temperature and ruggedization on supported products | Cable-free installation and legacy replacement |
Embedded Flash Capabilities
Compact board-level storage
Use M.2, mSATA, Half Size mSATA, HalfSlim, SATA disk and PATA disk formats where a conventional 2.5-inch drive is not suitable.
Boot and application storage
Provide local non-volatile storage for operating systems, firmware, configuration data and embedded applications.
Socketed and connector-mounted options
Select socketed modules for straightforward replacement or connector-mounted disk modules for cable-free installation and compact mechanical integration.
Managed flash behaviour
Match endurance, health reporting and power-loss features to the expected write workload and system power design.
Technical Features
Direct motherboard integration
M.2, mSATA, HalfSlim and SATA/PATA disk modules connect directly to the host without a conventional drive bay. Connector orientation, keying and keep-out space remain part of the system design.
Compact mechanical options
Low-profile socketed modules and vertical or horizontal disk modules fit systems where a conventional 2.5-inch drive is impractical. Thermal clearance and service access must be checked in the final enclosure.
Boot and firmware storage
Fixed flash can hold the operating system, recovery image, firmware or application data. BIOS or UEFI support, boot mode and partitioning must be compatible with the selected interface.
Flash reliability management
Supported product families combine BCH or LDPC ECC, static or dynamic wear levelling, bad-block management, S.M.A.R.T., TRIM, FlashMonitor, thermal throttling or end-to-end protection. The available functions depend on controller, interface and series.
Power-loss behaviour
Selected products add Powerguard capacitor-backed protection, while other families use Safeguard, Circuitguard or controller-level power-failure mechanisms. Optional write protection is available on specific modules and must be confirmed by model.
Socketed and connector-mounted integration
Socketed modules simplify replacement and software-image servicing, while connector-mounted disk modules reduce cabling and preserve internal space. The selected format must match service access and mechanical retention requirements.
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| INTERFACES & FORM FACTORS | ||
| PCIe / NVMe modules | — | M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 products with PCIe Gen3 or Gen4 and model-specific NVMe revisions. |
| SATA modules | — | M.2 SATA, mSATA, Half Size mSATA, HalfSlim and 7-pin SATA disk modules. |
| PATA modules | — | 40-pin and 44-pin vertical or horizontal disk modules for legacy embedded hosts. |
| Connector orientation | — | Socketed modules and host-specific vertical or horizontal connector-mounted disk modules. |
| FLASH, SERIES & RELIABILITY | ||
| Product series | — | Supreme Series (SLC), Reliance Series (RO-MLC), Momentum Series (MLC) and Titan Series (TLC), according to form factor and family. |
| Capacity | — | From compact boot capacities to multi-terabyte embedded storage, depending on form factor and series. |
| Reliability functions | — | BCH or LDPC ECC, wear levelling, bad-block management, S.M.A.R.T., TRIM, FlashMonitor, thermal throttling and E2E protection where supported. |
| Power / data protection | — | Powerguard, Safeguard, Circuitguard and optional write protection on selected families; exact coverage is product-specific. |
| RUGGEDIZATION & SYSTEM INTEGRATION | ||
| Operating temperature | °C | Standard and wide-temperature products, including supported -40 to +85 °C families. |
| Environmental options | — | Conformal coating, anti-vibration fill, heatsinks or related ruggedization options on selected modules. |
| Lifecycle management | — | Fixed-BOM principle with PCN/EOL notification management across the Cervoz product-development and production process. |
| Host compatibility | — | Connector keying, lane allocation, BIOS/UEFI boot support, dimensions and connector orientation must match the host. |
Applications
Embedded boot
Store the operating system, recovery partition and application image on a compact board-direct device. Socketed and connector-mounted formats support serviceable industrial installations.
Industrial controllers
Provide cable-free storage inside PLC-like controllers, gateways and compact automation equipment. Power-loss behaviour matters when the controller can be switched off directly from machine power.
Medical equipment
Integrate fixed storage into portable or space-constrained medical electronics. Controlled revision and secure access help maintain a consistent software image during a long product lifecycle.
Transportation
Support boot, diagnostics and local logging in vehicle or rail systems. Wide-temperature and retention options support operation under vibration and temperature cycling.
Networking equipment
Hold firmware, configuration databases and local logs in routers, gateways and communication appliances. Small modules reduce internal cabling and preserve space for radio or I/O hardware.
Legacy systems
Replace aging PATA or SATA disk modules without redesigning the complete controller. Correct pin orientation, capacity limits and BIOS support must be checked against the original platform.