SATA-Disk Module 5A
APSDMxxxG42AN-CTX
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© 2016 Apacer Technology Inc. Rev. 1.0
Table of Contents
1. General Description .............................................................................. 3
2. Functional Block Diagram .................................................................... 3
3. Pin Assignments .................................................................................... 4
4. Product Specifications.......................................................................... 6
4.1 Capacity ............................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Performance ........................................................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................. 7
4.4 Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) ................................................................................................ 7
4.5 Certification and Compliance .............................................................................................................. 7
5. Flash Management ................................................................................ 8
5.1 Error Correction/Detection ................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Bad Block Management ...................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Wear Leveling ...................................................................................................................................... 8
5.4 Power Failure Management ................................................................................................................ 8
5.5 ATA Secure Erase ............................................................................................................................... 8
6. Software Interface ................................................................................ 9
6.1 Command Set ...................................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 S.M.A.R.T. ........................................................................................................................................... 9
7. Electrical Specifications .................................................................... 11
8. Physical Characteristics ..................................................................... 12
8.1 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 12
9. Product Ordering Information ............................................................. 13
9.1 Product Code Designations ............................................................................................................... 13
9.2 Valid Combinations ............................................................................................................................ 14
