Overview

As AI continues to expand across industries such as automotive, smart healthcare, smart cities, smart retail, industrial automation, and AIoT, the demand for reliable and ultra-low-power storage solutions like Ferri-eMMC has grown significantly, especially in mobile and portable devices such as IVI systems, industrial handheld devices, industrial VR, and industrial wearables. Powered by Silicon Motion's proprietary IntelligentSeries™ technologies, Ferri-eMMC is designed to meet the growing needs of AI-driven applications, offering advanced features including data integrity, endurance, power efficiency, and security, making it a dependable choice for critical AI applications in challenging environments.

Ferri-eMMC®

Compared to UFS, eMMC consumes significantly less power. UFS operates at 400mA (UFS 2.2) to 800mA (UFS 3.1), while eMMC operates at a much lower range of 70-100mA. Additionally, many legacy CPUs do not support UFS and rely solely on eMMC, making eMMC the preferred option for such systems. eMMC also provides a higher cost-performance ratio, making it an ideal choice for entry-level embedded products.

Ferri-eMMC, fully compliant with JEDEC eMMC 5.1 standards, is built for a wide range of embedded applications. It is available in 100-ball and 153-ball BGA packages, offering easy integration and cost-effective manufacturing. Leveraging proven controller technology and high-quality NAND components, Ferri-eMMC ensures reliable data storage for essential systems. Advanced NAND management features, including error correction, bad block management, and health monitoring, ensure long-term durability and reliability.

With support for extended temperatures, capacities up to 256GB, ultra-low power consumption, and exceptional reliability, Ferri-eMMC is optimized for use in demanding environments. It provides a cost-effective, low-power storage solution for AI, industrial automation, and automotive applications where reliability, durability, and energy efficiency are critical.

Ferri-eMMC is widely used in In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems and meets stringent automotive standards such as AEC-Q100 Grade 3 certification, IATF 16949 certification for supplier chain compliance, and Automotive Service Packaging (ASP). With low dPPM rates and a long product lifecycle, Ferri-eMMC is well-suited for automotive applications. Its customizable firmware also provides flexibility for a wide range of use cases.

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Applications

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Features

High-Efficiency Error Correction
  • Advanced Hardware LDPC (ECC) Engine
  • StaticDataRefresh™ and EarlyRetirement™ technologies ensure the data reliability
Power Efficiency
  • Dynamic power management technology enables multiple power-saving modes
Advanced Global Wear Leveling to Enhance Reliability
  • Even distribution of program / erase cycles across all NAND flash chips
  • Maximizes the lifespan with low Write Amplification Index (WAI)
Robust Data Protection
  • Advanced system-level protection against unstable power
  • Software / hardware write protect option
  • Multiple user data security zones
  • Software / hardware secure erase function
  • PowerShield and DataPhoenix technologies prevent data corruption in case of sudden power lost
Automotive Processes and Certifications
  • AEC-Q100 compliance
  • IATF 16949 certification for supplier chain compliance
  • Automotive Service Packaging (ASP)

Technologies

IntelligentSeries™ Technologies

Ferri-eMMC comes with a set of intelligent data protection mechanisms that meet the storage needs of different application systems and can be effectively activated in various environments where data loss may occur.

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IntelligentLog™
Automotive/Server Smart Telemetry with Active Warning

IntelligentGuard™
Data Encryption with Authenticated Firmware Protection

IntelligentThermal™
HCTM / DCTM (Thermal Management)

IntelligentFlush™
Power Flush to Improve Stable Fast Write Performance

IntelligentImage™
Content Preload Service for SMT Reflow

IntelligentZones™
Endurance Groups - Multi-Namespace, etc.

IntelligentScan™
Proven Proactive Data Preservation

IntelligentShield™
Protection against Power Interrupt

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