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Bronschhofen, Switzerland – Swissbit has just released a new version of their already popular C-300 Series CompactFlash™ (CF) card. The new C-300 Series cards include the latest enhanced firmware as well as the option to support the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) standard. Using this technology the C-300 CF card can report its detailed lifetime status, which allows users to predict imminent failure to avoid data loss.
Various lifetime relevant statistics are available for analysis, such as the usable Flash spare blocks and remaining guaranteed Flash write life. The lifetime statistics information is collected online while operating, and the S.M.A.R.T. status will change to warn when critical values are reached.
Swissbit has also developed an easy to use Windows (Win2000, XP & Vista) or Linux application to interpret the lifetime statistical data (see example screen shots below). The applications also allow users to collect data in the background and display historical charts of all relevant values. This allows for detailed control over the lifetime statistics and aids in early failure prediction.
It is also possible for the customer to seamlessly integrate the lifetime monitoring in a custom application. Swissbit has available Windows and Linux software libraries along with an easy to use application programming interface (API).
About Swissbit
Swissbit is the largest DRAM module and Flash manufacturer in Europe. Created from a management buyout of the Siemens HL Business Unit in 2001, Swissbit boasts over 18 years of combined knowledge and experience in the memory industry. With facilities in Switzerland, Germany, Japan, and the United States, Swissbit is able to support customers on a global scale. Our commitment to high quality, reliability, exceptional customer service, and competitive pricing enables our customers and partners to enjoy a reliable source of supply and product commitment for their past, current, and future requirements. Swissbit offers SWISSMEMORY™ INDUSTRIAL DRAM modules in all technologies and the SWISSMEMORY™ Flash INDUSTRIAL product line consisting of CF, SD, USB, pATA and sATA interfaces. Additional company and product information is available on the company’s website at www.swissbit.com.
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