Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and the US subsidiary of Macronix International Co., Ltd. have signed a global distribution agreement."We are pleased to announce this distribution agreement with Macronix," said Mark Zack, Digi-Key's vice president of semiconductors. "With the company's strong product offering in NOR Flash Memory devices and its commitment to R&D, customers worldwide will benefit from the wide range of memory densities Digi-Key now provides.""As the leading supplier of Serial Flash Memory, Macronix is committed to continuously expand its global presence and service," said Winston Chen, associate vice president of Microelectronics & Memory Solution Group at Macronix. "This distribution agreement with Digi-Key will provide customers and design engineers with instant access to Macronix's broad product portfolio. We look forward to serving our diversified global customer base with Digi-Key's online presence and user-friendly order fulfillment. We are very pleased to be Digi-Key's global supplier."Macronix offers a broad range of NOR Flash memories with parallel and serial interface. As the market leader in Serial Flash, Macronix offers one of the widest NOR Flash product portfolios in the industry. Macronix provides 5 V, 3 V and low voltage products in a variety of package options to meet customer requirements. All products are built at Macronix's in-house fabs and meet the highest quality and reliability standards, including TS-16949 for automotive applications.Macronix's product portfolio is available for purchase now on Digi-Key's global websites.As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key's single, North American location. The company's integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges.About Digi-Key CorporationAs one of the world's leading totally integrated, Internet-based distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than two million products from over 470 quality name-brand manufacturers at www.digikey.com. A testament to Digi-Key's unparalleled commitment to service, North American design engineers have ranked Digi-Key as the #1 Most Preferred Distributor (UBM/EE|Times Distributor Customer Preference Study/June 2011). With global sales for 2010 surpassing $1.5 billion, Digi-Key's single location in North America is one of its greatest assets. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.About Macronix International Co., Ltd.Founded in 1989 in the Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Macronix is a leading integrated device manufacturer in the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) market and provides a full range of NOR Flash and ROM solutions. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality, innovative and performance driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, networking and other segments.For more information, please visit the Macronix website: www.macronix.com.Editorial Contact for Digi-Key CorporationDigi-Key Public Relationspublicrelations@digikey.comEditorial Contact for Macronix International Co., Ltd. Salman RashidSr. Director, Marketing408-941-6264salmanrashid@macronix.com

GigaFast E Ltd, a OEM/ODM manufacturer of HomePlug power line communications (PLC) equipment, has launched a new HomePlug AV 200Mbps nano Ethernet Bridge (PN928-EB) at the China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong today.The PN928-EB bridge is the smallest HomePlug AV Ethernet Bridge on the market measuring at only 64mm(L) x 46mm (W) x 25mm (D). Along side with its small-size feature, this PN928-EB also has low power consumption of less than 2.5W when "on" and less than 0.5W on "standby" mode. The PN928-EB uses Broadcom's new BCM60321 chipset inside and is both HomePlug AV certified and IEEE 1901 compliant.For 2011, GigaFast is already shipping a complete line of Atheros AR7400 500Mbps HomePlug AV products including 1-, 3- and 4-port Ethernet bridges and pass-thru adapters. The AR7400 chipset represents a new segment in the HomePlug AV market. Offering more than double the bandwidth of traditional 200Mbps HomePlug AV, the new AR7400 product will boost PLC performance offering more HD video and data streams than before.Customers are welcome to visit GigaFast's website at www.gigafast.com or come visit us at the China Sourcing Fair from October 12~15 at Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong. Our booth is in Hall 2, #2H06.GigaFast and HomePlugWe believe it is about time consumers get spoiled with a technology as easy as plug and play, and eliminating the hassle of pulling wires. Compared to wireless network, PLC is much more secure and covers more distance. After all, most consumer electronic devices already plug into power outlets, so why not make the existing wires and plugs do more than just providing power. Make the plugs talk, sing, view, and protect each other is what we do at GigaFast. Our complete line of PLC products can do all that through data, audio, video, and security applications.GigaFast is a OEM/ODM manufacturer building power line communications products to customer specifications. There are a number of methods for communicating over the power lines, but of all the methods, HomePlug is the one clear standard today. This has encouraged GigaFast to join and take an active roll in marketing HomePlug Association as the standard in PLC communications today.GigaFast showcased products at the China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong, October 12~15

AMD has launched the FX family of CPUs, delivering a fully unlocked and customizable experience for desktop PC users. The AMD FX series of desktop CPUs includes AMDs first eight-core desktop processor. This marks the first retail availability of processors that use AMD's new multi-core architecture (Bulldozer), which is included in AMD's upcoming server CPU (Interlagos) and the next-generation of AMD accelerated processing units (APUs).All AMD FX CPUs offer completely unlocked processor clock multipliers for easier overclocking, paving the way for PC enthusiasts to enjoy higher CPU speeds and related performance gains. Additionally, these processors use AMD Turbo Core Technology to dynamically optimize performance across CPU cores enabling maximum performance for intense workloads.Starting today, the AMD FX CPUs will be available from global retailers. Additional AMD FX CPUs and systems based on the AMD FX processors will be available for purchase following the initial launch.The four CPUs are: FX-8150 with eight cores and 3.6GHz CPU base (3.9GHz Turbo Core, 4.2GHz Max Turbo) at US$245; FX-8120 with eight cores and 3.1GHz CPU base (3.4GHz Turbo Core, 4.0GHz Max Turbo) at US$205; FX-6100 with six cores and 3.3GHz CPU base (3.6GHz Turbo Core, 3.9GHz Max Turbo) at US$165; and FX-4100 with four cores and 3.6GHz CPU base (3.7GHz Turbo Core, 3.8GHz Max Turbo) at US$115.AMD FX series processorPhoto: Company

The doors to Gitex 2011, one of the biggest MEA international computer exhibitions on the planet, will be open between October 9 and October 13. MSI will be taking the field with incorporate components that mark the latest technological achievements by Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. It will be showing four major series of notebooks, featuring the newest processing platforms and powerful visual display units. They include the GT780, GT780R, and GT683R of the G Series, the F Series' FX620DX and FX420, the CX480, CX640 of the C Series, and the X Series' X460DX and X370.Sam Chern, director of global marketing, MSI Notebook, explains that the GT780 and GT780R just broke another world record for speed at the Intel IDF conference held in Beijing this year, racking up more than 20,000 points on PC Mark Vantage . MSI also worked closely with SteelSeries to design a combat keyboard for the GT780 and GT780R specifically for the extreme gamer.The GT780, GT780R and GT683R both sport the latest Nvidia discrete graphics card, which giving them unparalleled display performance. The X460DX comes with Intel 2nd generation Core i processor and MSI's own heat dispersion technology, giving it performance unprecedented in an ultra-slim computer. In addition, the CX480 packs INTEL's new generation, high-performance CPU, making it the ultimate multimedia laptop computer.MSI is rolling out the newest additions to its G Series of gaming notebooks at Gitex 2011. The GT780, GT780R and GT683R all pack Intel second generation Core i7 quad core processors under the hood. MSI has achieved new heights in gaming power with the GT780, GT780R and GT683R, which feature new generation Nvidia discrete graphics card, making its debut at this exhibition.The GT780, GT780R and GT683R are not only your first choice for performance; they also offer superior sound and visuals. They come with top-of-the-line Dynaudio and THX TruStudio Pro smart wrap around sound and full HD, high resolution screens for the ultimate multimedia experience. In addition, MSI worked closely with leader in gaming components SteelSeries to design a keyboard for the GT780 and GT780R specifically with the serious gamer in mind. The new keyboard is much more rugged and the new design better meets the needs of extreme gamers to give you the edge in the heat of battleMSI will be unveiling new additions to its C Series of multimedia notebook computers at Gitex 2011. They include the 15.6-inch CX640 and the 14-inch CX480. MSI has cranked up the systems performance of the CX480 and CX640 notebooks with Intel second generation Core i processors and Nvidia's GeForce all new discrete graphics card.Data backup and restoration are no longer a hassle with MSI's Time Stamp software. With one touch, this new application backs up or restores data on the CX640 and CX480 in just seconds. You can set Time Stamp to back up automatically and it only takes ten seconds to finish the job. You don't even have to turn your computer on to execute systems restoration and get your computer back into tiptop health.The CX640 and CX480 come with new generation SRS PC Sound for natural wrap around high fidelity sound whether you use the built-in speakers, external ones, or headsets. These laptops will satisfy your craving for crisp, clear sound.MSI will be displaying the newest members to its X-Slim Series of ultra-thin laptop computers at this year's Gitex. They include the 13.4-inch X370, which tips the scales at a mere 1.4kg, and the 14-inch X460DX, which weighs in at only 1.9kg. Both are gorgeously slender and less than one-inch thin. The X370 packs AMD's dual core processor, while the X460DX is equipped with Intel's second generation Core i CPU. These thin NBs are not only powerful, they boast over eight hours of battery time-great news for on-the-go individuals yearning for a full day's power.MSI's X460DX laptop is equipped with Intel Wireless Display 2.0 transfer technology, so you can enjoy high resolution 1080p videos and 5.1 surrounding sound on large, full HD screens without the hassle of a tangle of wires.To enhance the X460DX's sound performance, MSI worked closely with sound design specialists at Creative to incorporate cinema-grade THX TruStudio Pro wrap around sound which reproduces crystal-clear sound regardless of source. The X370 comes with new generation SRS PC Sound for natural wrap around high fidelity sound whether you use the built-in speakers, external ones, or headsets. This laptop is designed to satisfy your craving for crisp, clear sound.MSI is rolling out its all-new F Series laptops at Gitex 2011. They include the 15.6-inch FX620DX and 14-inch FX420, which pack powerful Intel second generation Core i processors and are sheathed in MSI's own raised totem seal coating. In addition, they come with MSI's sophisticated color film print which is not only stylish, but practical as it protects against scratching and wear. The size is perfect for people on-the-go, so whether you fly a great deal or spend a lot of time running about town, you don't have to worry that your NB will get scratched by other things when you stuff it into your attaché case.To enhance sound performance, MSI incorporated its Premium Sound, technology characterized by masterful craftsmanship and uncompromising standards for sound quality, into the FX620DX and FX420 laptop computers to give them unprecedented sound fidelity. What's more, MSI worked closely with sound design specialists at Creative to incorporate cinema-grade THX TruStudio Pro wrap around sound, which reproduces crystal-clear sound regardless of source.The FX420 and FX620DX not only feature neck-snapping new generation CPUs and discrete graphics cards, their power can be kicked up a few notches when needed, because they come with MSI's exclusive software. These include Cinema Pro image enhancement technology to make graphics even more true-to-life and MSI GPU Boost technology to further enhance graphics performance. So whether you're playing 3D games or processing heavy load graphics applications, these machines do a smooth, hiccup-free job.MSI GT780/GT780R gaming notebookPhoto: CompanyMSI CX480 multimedia notebookPhoto: CompanyMSI X460DX ultra-slim notebookPhoto: CompanyMSI FX620DX notebookPhoto: Company

ChipSiP Technology Co, Ltd. (Taiwan: 3637), a leading company in turnkey SiP solutions, launched three new products featuring optimum slimness, portability and connectivity for a connected life of cloud computing through the integrated design of Logic, RF and Turnkey solutions. SiP is bringing a smart, connected life to consumers who will be able to share special moments of their lives with ease through various connected devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, camcorders, tablet PCs and TVs.ChipSiP Chairperson Feng Laing said: "ChipSiP created the vision of smart life with the core engine of SiP technology. At Computex 2011, we've successfully delivered innovative miniaturization solutions to meet portability for mobile applications through our integrated cutting edge wireless communication technology and accelerated the penetration of multimedia streaming technology for consumer electronics, personal computers and mobile connected devices. This October, with mounting anticipation for multimedia devices such as tablet PCs and smartphones, we are launching the most high-density 7-in-1 SiP, a slimmest tablet PC with 9.85mm and the most light-weighted WiDi in the world weighing only 90 grams. In addition to the breakthrough in multi-chip design technology and device dimension, we have proven yet again that SiP technology embedded in daily life can be fun, easy and exciting, and the use of these multimedia applications will enable consumers to embrace a new lifestyle, thanks to those simple-to-use smart devices."Advanced core SiP technology shrinks PCB size by a whopping 80%* from mainstream tablet PCsChipSiP leverages its core value of system integration and miniaturization design to highlight competitive advantage of heterogeneous integration of SiP and successfully combined application processor, 2 units of DDR3, 2 units of NAND, WiFi, Bluetooth in a 7-in-1 SiP design that is only 18 x 18mm in size. This new design will usher in a brand-new chapter for lighter and slimmer tablet PCs and smartphone with smarter and higher connectivity.ChipSiP also announced its enhanced WiDi design, a WiDi dongle that weighs only 90 grams** and features the WiFi MIMO technology to allow multimedia contents such as video, photos and web pages to be transmitted wirelessly from PCs, tablet PCs, and smartphones to television. In addition, the design of a memory socket enables users to back up their multimedia contents and ensures an uninterrupted entertainment experience. This sleek and modern design can easily blend into any contemporary interior design with a high-fashion touch. **Compared with other WiDi in the market, WiDi dongle can reduce weight and dimension by as much as 52% and 40%, respectively.The booming tablet PC market heralded by Apple's iPad has created a new way of sharing multimedia and increased the demand for slimmer designs. ChipSiP develops a new tablet PC turnkey solution featuring a thickness as thin as 9.85mm and only 47mm² in dimension to enable a lighter weight, better performance and better power-efficiency. With miniaturized memory SiP and RF SiP in combination with Android operation system, consumers will enjoy more fun and convenience as a result of real-time sharing and connectivity anytime, anywhere. In addition, ChipSiP will release a high-end tablet PC solution with CPU clock speed of 1GHz as well as the world's thinnest design at 8.6mm in Q4. *Compared with mainstream 7-inch tablet PCs, the PCB developed by the tablet PC solution of ChipSiP can reduce footprint, weight and thickness by as much as 80%, 20% and 18%, respectively.Wireless Sharing UnlimitedWhile people enjoy their lives enriched by various mobile devices, they also suffer from the complexity of configuration and cable connection between devices. ChipSiP converts consumer insight and the value of SiP into real life application by combining RF and Logic SiP technologies to build the smallest PCB with highly integrated components without compromising the sleek design of mobile devices, fulfilling the needs for a seamlessly smart life.Thanks to the synergy of SiP technology and its applications, consumers can enjoy ubiquitous connectivity with their smart mobile devices and stay connected to share and interact with people wherever and whenever possible, maintaining real-time communications with great simplicity. No matter whether they are at home, outdoor or at work, they can enjoy multimedia entertainment, connect to a remote IP Cam for surveillance monitoring or healthcare application, or even remote control their toy cars with smartphones and tablet PCs. These smart life scenarios materialized by ChipSiP with its core SiP miniaturization technology makes it possible for consumers to share every wonderful moment anytime, anywhere.

Projectors for business purposes accounted for half of the shipments to the Taiwan market in second-quarter 2011, according to market sources. Thanks to the robust growth in the enterprise segment, overall projector shipments have risen to about 10,000 units per month in Taiwan in 2011 from 8,000-9,000 units in 2010, the sources said.Shipment growth of enterprise projectors have been spurred by sliding product prices, the sources said. The basic 2,500-lumen models are now sold at a market price of under NT$15,000 (US$489.95). Consumers' acceptance of the lightweight, portable models has increased, they said. Viewsonic, Asustek, and Acer have launched portable LED projectors with 250-500 lumens.The sources forecast a 5% market share for portable models in 2011, with the possibility to reach 10% in 2012.

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and LS Research have signed a global distribution agreement.Mark Zack, Digi-Key's Vice President of Semiconductors said, "We are pleased to sign this worldwide agreement. With the company's deep history and unmatched experience in wireless product design, LS Research can offer our customers the best in radio module and gateway solutions.""Our agreement with Digi-Key enables LS Research to bring over three decades of wireless product development and innovative module solutions to a broad global customer base," said Bill Steinike, President of LS Research. "Together, Digi-Key and LSR will enable customers to get their products to market faster by providing them with tested and certified wireless module solutions and the latest innovations in supply chain management."LS Research delivers turnkey wireless solutions with product development, EMC testing & certification, and RF modules. LS Research's module offering includes state-of-the-art FCC/IC certified and ETSI tested WiFi, Bluetooth, 802.15.4, and ZigBee 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz (WiFi) devices, antennas, ProFLEX and ModFLEX modules.LS Research's products are available for purchase now on Digi-Key's global websites: http://www.digikey.com/Suppliers/us/ls-research.page?lang=en

TM Technology's fiber-optic communication ICs has made great strides in reaching 4.25Gbps, meeting cloud computing business opportunities' demand for high bandwidth connectivity.Cloud computing has opened up endless business opportunities, with the emergence of a large number of various applications platforms generating pressing demand for high bandwidth connectivity. Therefore, passive optical network (PON) solutions that meet the high bandwidth demand have drawn much attention, boosting the development of the overall fiber-optic broadband market. These include: FTTH (fiber-to-the-home), FTTC (fiber-to-the-curb) and FTTB (fiber-to-the-building). Over the years, TM Technology has been dedicated to the development of high-bandwidth fiber-optic communications analog ICs, employing its consummate fiber-optic communication mixed signal technology to continuously develop such products as limiting amplifiers, laser diode drivers and GPON ICs for optical communication transceivers. Due to the high technological entry barrier in the fiber-optic communication market, TM Technology is among the few companies in the world that are capable of developing key ICs for optical communication.TM Technology has entered volume production for 4.25Gbps optical transceiver module solutionsThe i7230 laser driver and i7330 limiting amplifier that TM Technology has successfully developed have completed trial production and proceeded to volume production. Both devices deliver transfer rates of up to 4.25Gbps targeted mainly at Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFF/1x9 transceivers, 1Gbps/2Gbps/4Gbps fiber channel SFF/SFP transceivers, and multi-rate OC3 to OC48 FEC transceiver modules. Apart from its existing 155Mbps, 1.25Gbps and GEPON/GPON IC products, the addition of these high-speed 4.25Gbps products has made TM Technology one of the major suppliers that offer complete portfolios of fiber-optic communication analog ICs in the market.The TM i7230 laser driver is designed for Gigabit Ethernet SFF/SFP multi-rate optical transceiver modules with maximum data transmission rate reaching 4.25Gbps. The product can drive rates ranging from 155Mbps to 4.25Gbps, and it can adjust the modulation current according to the bias current to deliver excellent modulation compensation performance. The product also complies with SFF-8472 transmitter diagnostic and SFP MSA timing requirements, and allows fewer external components.The TM i7330 is a limiting amplifier featuring low power and transmission rates from 155Mbps to 4.25Gbps, designed for all kinds of high-speed optical fiber communication receiver. The TM i7330 has programmable signal detection, allowing users to set the threshold under the CML voltage output mode. Its loss of signal (LOS) detection and optional disable can be used to perform muting functions. When the input signal is below the set threshold, the output of data can be maintained at a constant logic level.TM Technology is the largest supplier of fiber-optic communication analog ICs in Asia PacificTM Technology has been dedicated to developing high-bandwidth fiber-optic communication analog ICs for many years with products adopted for optical transceiver modules. It has won high acclaim from clients, and its accumulated shipments have reached more than 50 million units to make TM Technology the biggest fiber-optic communication analog IC supplier in Asia Pacific, and one of the top-3 in the world. Its product lines include: limiting amplifiers, laser diode drivers and integrated PON ICs. Its fiber-optic communication analog IC models include: 155Mbps IC i7032/i7050/i7051/i7110, 1.25Gbps IC i7070/i7090/i7091, 4.25Gbps IC i7230/i7330/i7331, GEPON IC i7511 and GPON IC i7520.As an IC developer who owns heterogeneous integration technologies covering optical communication, LED lighting driver and USB flash memory, TM Technology has now successfully developed 4.25Gbps and FTTx GPON/GEPON products and is stepping up efforts developing the latest generation of high-speed chip solutions and strengthening cooperation with upstream and downstream firms. It leverages its long experience in overall systems to develop products and applications that better meet clients' needs and raise the chipsets' added-values, establishing its leadership in the global optical communication sector.Cloud computing waves are accelerating fiber-optic network constructionWith the rapid development of the Internet, coupled with incentives from affordable and convenient platforms, demand for transmission bandwidth is growing bigger and bigger, and use of the Internet is becoming more and more diversified. Google has demonstrated the use of cloud computing applications – Gmail, Google Talk, iGoogle, Google Calendar and other online applications, which are the basic uses of cloud computing. As long as bandwidth is sufficient, most things can be done through the Internet without anything to do with computer performance. As long as you are connected to the Internet, you can do computing, store data, search data, share videos, exchange information, etc. on the Internet. All functions can be done online. Therefore the only function left with the computer is Internet connectivity, and the remote server takes care of the rest. This is basically the concept of cloud computing.As for mobile terminal applications, with application technologies fast appearing for the now extremely popular cloud computing, end-users have gradually come to realize the convenience of being able to enter the cloud computing environment at any time. However, as such cloud-based applications continue to increase the volume of multimedia audio-video transmission, even including full HD and three-dimensional (3D) imaging applications, demand for Internet transmission bandwidth is also growing sharply, increasing the importance of fiber-optic broadband network. Mobile broadband technologies have to be improved constantly in terms of transmission performance. However, the mobile broadband backbone connected to 4G wireless base stations must also provide a higher-performance network environment. For the wireless communications backbone, the fiber-optic technology will also be a main choice for its construction.Triple play (namely the digital convergence of broadband, voice and video) is an unprecedented cross-industry, cross-discipline integration and construction, and is also opening up tremendous business opportunities for the optical communication industry. With PON technologies becoming mature and their application growing, telecom operators have often seen IPTV as an entry point for triple play services – that is, through the bundling of broadband, voice and video services, existing broadband users' loyalty can be enhanced. This is the largest strength telecom operators currently have, and an effective measure to avoid price war. Telecom operators are expanding their broadband businesses, accelerating the progress of FTTx.

ViewSonic has unveiled a new LED projector line, including the availability of the PLED-W200 and PLED-W500.Ideal for the business traveler or on-the-road presenter, this ultra portable and energy-efficient projector line features miniature form factors and a 20,000-hour long-life LED light source, LG said. Both the PLED-W200 and PLED-W500 come 3D-ready with 120Hz frame rates. The short throw projectors feature WXGA widescreen resolutions for large screen HD projection in compact spaces."Mobility and energy efficiency are two main trends in the projector market," said Roger Chien, projectors product manager, ViewSonic. "The PLED series transforms the projector from a cumbersome gadget to an incredibly lightweight, compact device that can be carried anywhere to meet all your projection needs. With a mercury-free LED light source and power consumption of less than 50 watts, these pico projectors are as eco-friendly as they are portable, making for powerhouse business solutions."The PLED-W200 and PLED-W500 will be available in North and Latin America in mid-October with three-year limited warranties for respective ESPs of US$499 and US$699.

Memoright, a leading provider of solid state drive (SSD) products, unveils its latest SSD solutions HTM series which delivers constant sequential performance and constant random access performance and allows MLC- based SSDs to deliver longer life span for enterprise storage.As Memoright's Chairman and CEO Eric Kao stated in the keynote speech of Flash Memory Summit, "one size does not fit all in SSD world." SSDs are not simply as a faster version of HDDs. If SSD's performance characteristic does not match data access patterns, SSDs will not perform as expected and sometimes can be slower than HDDs.In some application of enterprise storage, SSD's are required to deliver consistent performance, especially when they are working in an array or certain RAID configurations. Latency is the time with which a drive takes to respond back to host after receiving an IO command. An array of SSD's performs the best when every SSD responds with same or similar latency. This is also the reason why enterprise HDD's are often short-stroked to limit the movement of read/write headset thus to obtain a narrower range of latency time, while sacrificing a high percentage of capacity. In SSD world, some manufactures use high over-provisioning to ease garbage collection process in hope of limiting the latency time. It not only wastes a lot of expensive NAND capacity, but also got no guarantee. Memoright shows that it is possible to limit the latency spread without a high percentage of over-provisioning.Memoright HTM series SSD is tuned for enterprise storage area which demands extremely stable random access performance and lower cost storage solutions with MLC NAND. Normally MLC only takes up to 3,000 to 5,000 cycles of erasures. With Memoright's proprietary flash writing scheme, called Endurance Write, HTM is able to boost the MLC NAND endurance up to 20,000 cycles.HTM uses Memoright's proprietary controller and firmware, supports SATA II interface and is available in both 2.5 inch form factor and 1.8 inch slim design.Memoright HTM-series SSDPhoto: Company