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Global chip shortage causes shortage in PCMCIA and compact flash card market

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The global chip shortage not has affected the automobile industry but the component industry and the production of PCMCIA ATA Type II and Compact Flash cards as well. These cards use both controller chips and NAND flash non volatile chips. Without both these chips military and commercial aircraft are grounded. Equipment in the textile, medical and industrial industries are offline. CNC machines cannot make new parts from CAD designs. Subway trains are taken out of service because their TOD and positive train control systems software cannot be loaded.

Legacy support of these systems is needed to maintain and support DOTs. The costs of new trains and planes are out of the scope for the budget of these entities. Their staff is scrambling to locate parts that are compatible with these older legacy systems.

Purchasing agents need to get accurate lead times for their parts. Place orders soon and not rely on Just-in-time inventory solutions. Rely on Just-in-case solutions to keep your production on schedule.

Where to find SLC flash memory and support

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16GB PCMCIA Card

16GB SSD-P PCMCIA Card

As many traditional suppliers are transitioning to MLC flash from SLC flash memory how can you be sure you are getting industrial grade flash memory products?

Consider this before buying any SLC flash memory:

NOT ALL FLASH MEMORY IS CREATED EQUAL

Though MLC flash memory may be more cost effective to you it is not more reliable that SLC manufactured memory.  SLC flash memory includes advanced wear leveling algorithms for better durability and longevity.

Industrial flash cards are temperature rated at -40C to +85C  operating temperature.  Additional specifications include shock ratings of 1500G and vibration tested to 20G.

Companies looking to replace older flash memory such as Sandisk, Kingston or SiliconSystems, will need to consider the proper level of support in addition to the correct flash hardware component.

Older cards having used the latest chips and BIOS of their time will be difficult to replace.  Transitioning to a newer chipset with a new BIOS capable of addressing larger capacities will allow for the transition of legacy hardware to available flash products on the market today.

The search engines will return a plethora of potential hardware suppliers.  However you must consider the post support available after you have purchased.  Pre & Post support are critical to a smooth transition of hardware components.

One such partner to consider is www.SSDsDirect.com….  Armed with a new interactive website, product reviews, comments and questions related to SLC flash memory offers you the level of support you need to determine the right amount of support needed to complete you project in a successful and timely manner.

Ask your supplier is they offer samples and offer post technical support on the product as it relates to your installation.  With you over 15 years of flash memory experience www.PCcardsDirect.com… and its affiliates offers a high level of support no available to most online e-Tail, retail and VAR.

Contact sales at PCcardsDirect.com… for additional information regarding this article.