The Ultimate Debate: SLC vs. MLC in Rugged Applications

The Ultimate Debate: SLC vs. MLC in Rugged Applications

The use of SLC versus MLC flash memory in solid state drives has been largely debated over the years. Each having its own advantages and disadvantages, it can be confusing trying to decipher which type of flash is best suited for industrial, military and avionic applications. With such critical demand on high reliability products, which storage should you trust?

This paper will delve into the technical aspects of both SLC and MLC NAND Flash and will explain their differences in performance, endurance and error rate. Learn the tradeoffs as it relates to rugged applications and the storage that, ultimately, is the better choice for this industry.