Applications of Flash Memory

The Flash Memory technology has evolved into the preferred storage media for a variety of consumer and industrial devices.

IN CONSUMER DEVICES, FLASH MEMORY IS WIDELY USED IN:

1. Notebook computers
2. Digital cameras
3. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
4. Cell phones
5. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
6. Electronic musical instruments

Solid-state music players such as

1. Television set-top boxes
2. MP3 players
3. Pagers
4. Personal computers

IN INDUSTRIAL DEVICES, FLASH MEMORY IS WIDELY USED IN:

1. Security systems
2. Military systems
3. Embedded computers
4. Solid-state disk drives
5. Networking and communication products
6. Wireless communication devices
7. Retail management products (e.g., handheld scanners)
8. Medical products

General References

1. http://www.edn.com/
2. http://www.intel.com/
3. http://www.radio-electronics.com/
4. http://www.flash-memory-store.com/