F E R R I F A M I L Y
FerriSSD® SATA Gen 3 DRAM BGA SSD
Cx Series
Datasheet
(Standard)
Revision 1.4
Apr 2016
FerriSSD Datasheet
Revision History
Revision Date
0.1
1.0
Dec 17, 2013
Oct 2, 2014
1.1
Feb 16, 2015
1.2
Aug 26, 2015
1.3
1.4
Mar 28, 2016
Description
Initial release
Formal release
Updated the miscellaneous signal and types: pin B3, H2, F1, F2, G2, D4, J2, E1,
D3, E7, C7, B7, B6, B5, C8, K2, F3, and G3 (2.2)
Updated the pin definition of PU1 (2.2)
Updated Electrical Characteristics: Table 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (3)
Updated the ID table: word 2, 5, 7-8, 20-21, 47-49, 51, 69, 76-69, 82-87, 89,
105-106, 117-120, 128, 160-168, 209, 234, and 235 (4.2)
Updated SMART attributes: A8, A9, and C6 (4.3.3)
Removed 4GB support (4.4) (6)
Updated the package outline: Total Thickness and Test Pin Count (5)
Added CD series and removed CB
Updated key features and functional descriptions (1.2) (1.3)
Updated ball names and signal descriptions: B3, D5, J1 and H2 (2.1) (2.2)
Updated SMART attributes (4.3.3)
Added the capacity of 4GB and 128GB (4.4)
Updated the mechanical dimension (5)
Updated the ordering information (6.1)
Updated the top marking (6.2)
Updated the document title
Updated FerriSSD commands (4.1)
Updated the ID table: word 47, 59, 63, 69, 77, 78, 83, 88-90, 63, 69, 77, 78, 83,
Updated SMART Subcommands (4.3.1) and SMART Attributes: C2 (4.3.3)
Updated the product coding rule (6.1)
Update the industrial temperature range: -40°C to +85°C (from extended
temperature range) (1.2) (6)
and 88-90 (4.2)
Apr 13, 2016
Updated the product coding rule (6.1)
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Product Description ................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Functional Description ............................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 8
2. Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Ball Assignments ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Signal Description Table ......................................................................................................... 10
3. Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................... 14
4. Software Interface ........................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 FerriSSD Commands .............................................................................................................. 17
4.2
Identify Device ......................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 SMART Feature (B0h) ............................................................................................................. 23
4.3.1 Subcommand .......................................................................................................... 23
4.3.2 SMART Data Structure ........................................................................................... 24
4.3.3 SMART Attributes ................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Capacity ................................................................................................................................... 26
5. Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 27
5.1 Package Outline (16 x 20 x 1.81mm) ...................................................................................... 27
6. Ordering Information ...................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Product Coding Rule ............................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Top Marking ............................................................................................................................. 29
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1.1
Overview
Product Description
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The DRAM FerriSSD® is an intelligently integrated single-chip solid state drive featuring SATA 6Gb/s
interface rate and highly reliable performance and endurance. In the multi-chip BGA package, the internal
controller, NAND flash memory, and DRAM are incorporated in a small and light form factor (16x20mm).
Leveraging Silicon Motion’s advanced PowerShield, DataPhoenix, XtendFerri, SSDLifeGuard®
health-monitoring, and patented and proprietary technologies, the DRAM FerriSSD series is designed to
fit the requirements for the most robust and favorable storage applications in the market. The embedded
DRAM enables excessively low write overhead and extends the life of SSD while delivering extremely
high IOPS performance.
1.2
Key Features
With high reliability, industry-leading performance, programmable firmware and more enriched features,
the DRAM FerriSSD provides the ultimate non-volatile storage solution for embedded computing devices
such as navigation, thin-client, POS, MFP, telecommunications, factory automation, as well as industrial
applications.
Host Interface
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− Supports SATA interface rate of 6Gb/s (backward compatible to 1.5Gb/s and 3Gb/s)
− Native Command Queuing up to 32 commands
− SATA Device Sleep (DevSleep)
− Data Set Management command (TRIM)
− Supports 28-bit and 48-bit LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode commands
Industrial Standard SATA Revision 3.1 compliant
Industrial Standard ATA/ATAPI-8 and ACS-2 command compliant
Enhanced Data Reliability
− Advanced hardware BCH error correction coding (ECC) engine
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− StaticDataRefresh and EarlyRetirement technologies ensure data integrity and prevent read
Internal data shaping optimizes the data endurance
disturbance
− Early weak block retirement
Robust Data Protection
− Advanced system level protection against unstable power supply
− Software/hardware write protect option
− Software/hardware secure erase and quick erase
− PowerShield and DataPhoenix technologies support power-down data protection and recovery
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SSD Status Monitoring
− Supports Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) commands
− Provides SSDLifeGuard application for real time SSD health status monitoring and warning
Advanced Global Wear Leveling
− Fully utilizes each cell to even program/erase count across management units/die(s)
− Maximizes product lifespan with minimal wear leveling and write amplification overhead
Advanced Security
− Supports ATA8 security feature set
Upgradeable Firmware
− Supports firmware in-system programming (ISP) function for firmware upgrade
32-bit RISC CPU
Architecture
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− High-efficiency 64-bit system bus
− Automatic sleep and wake-up mechanism to save power
− Built-in voltage detectors for power failure protection
− Built-in temperature sensor for SSD temperature detection
− Supports the JTAG interface and UART (RS-232) interface for on-system debug
Temperature Range
− Operating Temperature - Commercial: 0°C ~ 70°C
− Operating Temperature - Industrial: -40°C ~ +85°C
− Non-Operating and Storage Temperature: -55°C ~ +85°C
Easy-to-Use
− The Plug & Play device only requires format/fdisk prior to use
Package
− Small Form Factor: 16mm x 20mm
− Green Package
− RoHS Compliant
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Functional Description
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Data Transfer
The flash controller enables multi-way interleaving for multi-bank flash connection to obtain optimal
performance. The FerriSSD uses a superior DMA technology to transfer data between the host and the
NAND flash interface. The DMA technology transfers data at a very high rate in both directions (read and
write) and in doing so, effectively decreases the loading of micro processor.
Error Correction
The powerful ECC engine executes parity generation and error detection/correction features, and
enhances decoding throughput and data reliability.
SMART and Data Security
The FerriSSD supports SMART commands that allow users to read spare and bad block information. The
users can thus evaluate drive health at run time and receive an early warning before the flash drive
lifespan ends. In addition, the users can use security commands to lock and unlock the drive by password
or a hardware switch and protect sensitive data stored in the SSD.
Power Management
The FerriSSD supports SATA DEVSLP to greatly save power consumption. In addition, the embedded
PLL circuits run the system clock and the frequency can be programmed to fit different NAND flash
timings. With the power-on reset (POR) circuit, the SSD provides a reset signal for the core logic after
power on.
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Block Diagram
Figure 1: FerriSSD Block Diagram
FerriSSD Datasheet
SATA Interface
Security
Encoder/Decoder
Micro
Processor
JTAG
SATA
Host
Bus Controller
Flash
Controller
NAND
Flash
Arrays
UART
Interface
DMA
Controller
DRAM
Controller
DDR3
DRAM
Main
System
Buffer
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