RunCore (you may remember them from the self-destructing SSDs) is about make a splash with a storage device that you’ll likely never lay eyes on.
The RunCore Mini DOM is the first single chip SSD to use the SATA II interface. As a single chip disk on module (DOM), the new device’s form factor is absolutely tiny: its maximum dimensions are 43.39mm(l) x 27.75mm(w), making it perfect for embedded systems. While the Mini DOM won’t break any speed records, its read/write speeds of 113MB/s and 50MB/s (respectively) are significantly faster than other storage devices found in embedded systems. Capacities range from 8GB up to 64GB. Extreme temperatures aren’t a problem either—operating temperatures between -55C and 95C allow for the most demanding circumstances (Brian saw them running while embedded in blocks of dry ice at Computex).
The Mini DOM SSD also implements two technologies to protect and secure data—a write-protect mechanism allows for data protection, while RunCore’s data self-destruction technology allows for a quick elimination of all data. Both write protection and data destruction use jumpers to activate their respective functions.
Potential applications for the new devices include car stereos, navigation systems, point-of-sale machines, medical computers, and defense systems.
RunCore’s promotional video:
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