SiliconSystems SiDestroy feature is it still available?

SiliconSystems created a very unique feature for their flash memory cards.  It was called “SiDestory” essentially the card would self destruct upon a software command sent to the controller rendering the card and the information on the card unrecoverable.

Since the purchase of SiliconSystems by Western Digital we have not seen the emergence of this technology.  As you can imagine there was no warranty offered on these cards and a mountain of paperwork to assure the buyer that no warranty or support would be available after purchase.

This technology still exist and is available on 1.8″ and 2.5″ SSD drives only.  PCMCIA and Compact Flash cards no longer offer this feature.  There have been some changes, instead of a software trigger it is now a hardware trigger that is wired to the drive.

Other features such as Si-Purge exist has S.M.A.R.T erase, secure erase and fast erase on certain types of cards.  Including PCMCIA and Compact Flash.

Industrial features such as -40°C~+85°C temperature rating and 1500G Shock and 20G Vibration testing are also available.

When creating a custom solution requiring these features as well as UDMA, PIO, fixed bit, removable bit or other modes work with a partner that has a long road map in to the life of the card or drive.  If the card or chipset are to be phased out check to see if there is a transitional part that is backwards compatible.  This will reduce the re-tooling and QC required by your company.

Post a message for additional information or questions regarding industrial flash cards drives.

Another source is www.PCcardsDirect.com/blog for information and consultation on flash memory solutions.

 

 

 

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