Transcend has announced the release of its new USD230I series industrial-grade memory cards, which are designed for extensive read/write operations under hard environmental conditions.
The new cards are not only capable of operating from -40°C to 85°C but also feature ECC (Error Correction Code) and S.M.A.R.T. functions to increase reliability and provide self-monitoring capabilities. The cards utilize high-quality 3D SLC NAND flash chips meant for better endurance and reliability and offer transfer speeds of up to 22MB per second.
Some of the use cases the new USD230I series memory cards are designed for include transportation systems, GPS systems, in-vehicle advertising & entertainment, set-top boxes, POS kiosks and registers, gaming platform, portable vehicle navigation systems, and handheld RFID readers.
The new memory cards are available in 2GB and 4GB capacities and are backed by Transcend’s three-year limited warranty. No information on pricing and availability have been announced.