For engineers and purchasing managers, the reliability and security of a design are paramount. At Suntsu Electronics, we recognize these essential needs, which is why we partner with organizations that prioritize exceptional quality for mission-critical applications. We’re pleased to spotlight Flexxon, a global leader in industrial NAND flash storage and advanced hardware-based cybersecurity solutions. Flexxon sets the standard for performance and data protection within the rigorous Cybersecurity, Industrial, Medical, and Automotive (CIMA) sectors.
Mission and Core Values
Flexxon’s Mission Statement:
To develop and provide state-of-the-art, secure, and innovative data storage solutions for cybersecurity.
Flexxon aims to be the “preferred and dependable partner for Flash Storage and Memory Solutions,” stressing responsiveness, a diverse product lineup, and ongoing value creation through innovation and bespoke supply chain solutions.
Flexxon’s Unique Strategic Pillars:
- Guaranteed Long Product Life Cycle: A fundamental approach to ensuring the longevity of clients’ products involves prolonging the life cycle of their storage devices through strategic planning and tailored solutions.
- Fixed BOM Solutions: By addressing compatibility concerns with the controller, firmware, and NAND flash after sample approval, Flexxon guarantees that customers receive the precise, qualified components needed for mass production.
- High-Mix, Low-Volume (HMLV) Approach: Tailoring storage solutions to fit the specific needs and specifications of each customer, backed by reallocated manufacturing resources and engineering support.
- Industrial Grade Products: Offering products in various densities, technologies, and form factors ideal for host devices sensitive to harsh environments.
- Strong Technical Support: A group of skilled professionals committed to delivering prompt and effective support to meet customer needs.
- Quality and Reliability Assurance: Products go through extensive qualification and reliability assessments, which encompass mechanical, environmental, packaging, and printing tests. In addition, ongoing reliability testing (ORT) is conducted to evaluate factors such as endurance, performance, and temperature resilience.
Flexxon Certifications
For components intended for mission-critical and heavily regulated sectors, certifications serve as a testament to quality and compliance. Flexxon’s strong dedication to quality and reliability is reflected in their strict adherence to international standards and regulatory compliance marks.
Flexxon’s supported certifications and compliance standards include:
- MIL STD 810
- IEC 60068/61000/60529
- RoHS Compliant
- ISO 9001:2015
Products
| Product Line | Form Factors | Key Featurs & Specs | Flash Type Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATA III SSD | 2.5", M.2 (2242, 2260, 2280), mSATA, Half Slim, CFast, uSSD, SATA DOM | High Performance, DRAM-less Design, Hardware Power Loss Protection (PLP), High IOPS, up to 2TB Capacity. Military-grade options available with enhanced security. | SLC, MLC, pSLC, 3D TLC, 3D pSLC |
| Industrial NVMe SSD (PCIe) | U.2, M.2 (2280, 22110), AIC | High performance (up to 3369MB/s Read, 2845MB/s Write), NVMe 1.3/1.4 compliant, suitable for enterprise-grade servers and embedded solutions. Available in Diamond Grade (-40°C to 85°C) | 3D TLC |
| Industrial eMMC | 153 balls, 100 balls | Compact, robust, efficient, Advanced Power Management, Data Integrity in Reflow, System Block Protection. AEC-Q100 compliant for automotive use. Max. Performance up to 250MB/s Read. | 2D MLC, 2D pSLC, 3D TLC, 3D MLC, 3D pSLC |
| Industrial Memory Cards | SD, MicroSD, CF Card (PATA) | Wide compatibility, high reliability, low power. Solutions for heavy writes of small random data (HighIOPS). Includes specialty cards like WORM and Read-Only modes. | SLC, MLC, pSLC, 3D TLC |
| Industrial USB Drives | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (FxUA Series) | High-performance, low-power, enhanced durability. Includes secure solutions like FxLocker with AES-XTS 256-bit encryption. | MLC, pSLC, 3D TLC |
| Cybersecurity Solutions (X-PHY) | Cybersecure SSD, Laptops, Vault, Server Defender | World's first AI-embedded hardware-based cybersecurity solution. Real-time anomaly detection and system lock down to prevent ransomware and data loss. |
Custom Products
Flexxon provides a range of customization services tailored for industrial clients, particularly in the Cybersecurity, Industrial, Medical, and Automotive (CIMA) areas. Their offerings include modifications to hardware, software, and firmware, such as PCB re-layout, conformal coating for challenging environments, and firmware adjustments to guarantee compatibility with proprietary systems. Additionally, they offer logistical customizations, including content preloading, custom packaging, and laser etching, along with free consultations to identify the most cost-effective solutions.
Flexxon’s Competitive Edge and Products
Flexxon stands out because of its unique combination of industrial-grade component knowledge and cutting-edge cybersecurity innovation, all aimed at creating durable and customized solutions. This is exemplified by their two primary areas of competitive strength:
1. Unmatched Focus on Industrial and Legacy Requirements
Flexxon has a profound knowledge of the NAND flash market and the unique requirements of the CIMA industries, particularly the need for:
- Long Product Lifecycles and Fixed BOM: They are among the select manufacturers offering solutions that ensure product longevity and maintain a consistent Bill of Materials. This reliability is crucial for industrial and medical equipment that needs to function dependably over many years. Additionally, they continue to support low-density and legacy products, such as 1GB/2GB MLC SD cards and PATA SSDs, which have become obsolete for many other competitors.
- Tailored Endurance and Performance: They provide a range of flash types, including SLC, MLC, pSLC, 3D TLC, and 3D pSLC, along with high-IOPS solutions tailored for small-data tasks and heavy-write applications often found in industrial and medical monitoring environments.
2. The World’s First AI-Embedded Hardware Cybersecurity
Flexxon’s shift towards hardware-driven security offers a significant edge in the market. The X-PHY Cybersecure SSD stands out as the first solid-state drive that incorporates AI-enhanced data security directly at the firmware level. This unique algorithm continuously analyzes data access trends and can instantly lock the device upon identifying any irregularities, such as a ransomware attack.
- This method is groundbreaking as it establishes a “last line of defense” integrated into the hardware, functioning autonomously from software-based firewalls or antivirus programs, which are frequently the initial targets of advanced threats.
- Flexxon has gained international recognition for its innovative solutions, having received accolades such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Award and the WIPO IP Enterprise Medal. These honors highlight the true commercial and technological significance of their offerings.
Flexxon Projects and Use Cases
- Tamper-Proof Archiving in Healthcare: Flexxon’s Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) Memory Cards and drives are used in healthcare settings to securely store essential, tamper-resistant data like medical images (DICOM) and electronic health records (EHR/EMR). This ensures compliance with regulations and maintains data integrity by preventing any modifications or deletions.
- High-Reliability for Automotive Systems: Flexxon guarantees data integrity for high-end applications such as 3D navigation and autonomous driving operating systems by offering AEC-Q100 certified eMMC. With advanced power management and a fixed Bill of Materials (BOM), these solutions are designed to function reliably in extreme automotive temperatures (Grade 2: up to +105∘C).
At Suntsu Electronics, we strive to offer our customers—including OEMs, CMs, engineers, and purchasing managers—the most dependable, top-notch, and cutting-edge components available. Flexxon’s commitment to industrial-strength durability, lasting reliability, and advanced hardware security positions them as an essential partner in our offerings.
Need to secure your next design with ultra-reliable industrial storage or the next generation of cybersecurity hardware? Contact our sales team today to discuss how Flexxon’s solutions can be integrated into your project.
FAQs
Beyond the industrial temperature flexibility (e.g., to ), Flexxon components include advanced firmware-level features for maximum reliability. These include:
- Advanced Wear Leveling (Global/Static): Algorithms that distribute write and erase cycles evenly across all memory blocks, significantly extending the lifespan of the NAND flash.
- Auto Read Refresh Management: Continuously monitors data and automatically moves it to a new, healthy block before the bit error rate reaches a critical threshold, improving long-term data retention and integrity.
- Hardware ECC Engine: Built-in Error Correction Coding (ECC) engine to detect and correct errors that occur during data storage or retrieval.
- Robust Environmental Tolerance: Resistance to shock (up to 1500G/0.5ms) and vibration (up to 20G).
Flexxon’s High IOPS solutions are optimized for applications that involve small, random data writes (common in medical and industrial monitoring). The advantage is in the memory architecture: while standard solutions scatter data over multiple buffer blocks, Flexxon’s High IOPS solutions store the data in sequential order in the buffer block, allowing it to merge spontaneously into the static block without delay. This results in superior random performance, which is the real measure of speed in these applications, not just sequential transfer rates.
Flexxon’s firmware-based PLP protects data integrity during a sudden power outage. The solution works by using the brief residual power to immediately move any valid data from volatile areas to stable NAND blocks before the uncorrectable ECC page is reached upon power recovery. This minimizes the risk of critical data loss and prevents NAND drive corruption.
Yes. Flexxon’s core business strategy is longevity. If a customer provides a long-term demand forecast, Flexxon can support the Fixed BOM solution for over 10 years by working with the customer to buffer the flash inventory. They can also extend the life of an existing product series by up to 2-3 years by retaining the original controller and changing only the NAND flash (with a Product Change Notification). Flexxon commits to not EOL a solution as long as the customer requires it and has buffered the necessary flash.
Yes. Upon request, Flexxon WORM cards can support two partitions:
- Partition 1 (Standard): Can be Read/Write, supporting file systems like exFAT, ext3/4.
- Partition 2 (WORM): The tamper-proof partition that is Read-Only once data is written. This partition only supports the FAT32 file system.
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