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M-Systems NASDAQ:FLSH has announced the availability of uDiskOnChip, USB 2.0 flash storage for the embedded market.

uDiskOnChip merges M-Systems proven expertise in the USB 2.0 high-speed interface with its flash know-how in embedded systems to deliver the ideal storage solution for a vast array of markets such as, thin clients, POS work stations, gaming, single puters SBCs and infrastructure equipment.

uDiskOnChip is an innovative solution that was developed specifically with embedded systems designers in mind, and addresses the increasing need for high-performance, promising reliability, and security and encryption features--all in a cost-effective, plug-and-play device.

A version with extended temperature ranges is also available for industrial-type applications that must reliably operate within environmental extremes.

uDiskOnChip, a blazing fast storage solution for embedded systems, is truly an integration of M-Systems petencies, said Amir Tirosh, general manager of M-Systems embedded division.

Particularly when you consider the added value of our innovative security and encryption features, uDiskOnChip really does provide designers of embedded systems with an unprecedented flash offering for the embedded market.

As such, its easy to understand why its already being considered for numerous embedded systems.

With this new product, M-Systems has fused its unique position in embedded mass storage with its petence in USB flash drives, said Semico flash analyst Jim Handy.

Given the astronomical growth in use of the USB interface, Semico would not be surprised to see this device propel widespread future use of flash storage in embedded applications, especially those that require high performance, reliability and extreme operating temperature ranges.

uDiskOnChip is available in capacities of up to 2GB and draws on the best of M-Systems flash expertise and innovative technology to deliver the following added value benefits in a single device: --High Performance: M-Systems Fly-By acceleration algorithms maximize the capabilities of the USB 2.0 high-speed interface.

This optimization enables read rates as high as 20 megabytes per second, resulting in fast OS boot and application loading rates.

Write rates reach 10 megabytes per second, enabling faster file caching.

--High Data Reliability: Data reliability and extended lifespan are achieved using M-Systems industry-standard TrueFFS flash-management algorithms, which are built intouDiskOnChips firmware.

--Strong Security and Encryption: Built-in security and cryptography are implemented in hardware using M-SystemsSuperMAP secure-chip expertise, enabling a variety of security-related applications for the system designer.

M-Systems designs, develops and markets innovative flash data storage solutions for digital consumer electronics markets and embedded systems.

M-Systems primarily targets two fast-growing digital consumer electronics markets: the USB universal serial bus flash drive market with its DiskOnKey product and the multimedia mobile handset market with its Mobile DiskOnChip products.

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