SiliconSystems and Samtec Collaborate to Deliver New Ultra-Small, High Performance Embedded Storage Solution
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SiliconSystems' Advanced Storage Technology Combined with Samtec's Innovative Socket Design Provides OEMs with Alternative to SD and MMC Cards
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 8, 2008 - SiliconSystems, Inc., a world leader in advanced storage technology, and Samtec, a worldwide manufacturer of PC board-level interconnects, today announced that the two companies have collaborated to provide OEM system designers with a turnkey solution for their embedded storage application needs by announcing the new SiliconDrive II USB Blade and associated SiliconBlade Socket. The combination of the innovative storage technology in the SiliconDrive II USB Blade and the SiliconBlade Socket enables OEMs to easily incorporate advanced storage technology into space-constrained embedded system designs. SiliconDrive II USB Blade is an ultra-small form factor that combines integrated advanced storage technologies with the robustness and locking mechanism of the SiliconBlade Socket. SiliconDrive II USB Blade is an ideal alternative to SD and MMC cards in netcom, embedded, industrial, military and medical applications.
"Demand for advanced solid-state storage technology is rapidly increasing among embedded system OEMs that are developing products where high performance, high reliability, and multi-year product lifecycles are required," said Gary Drossel, vice president of product planning at SiliconSystems. "By collaborating with Samtec to develop a robust locking interconnect for our new SiliconDrive II USB Blade, we are able to offer OEM designers a turnkey solution that speeds time to market and exceeds their storage system requirements."
"Samtec is extremely pleased to have collaborated with SiliconSystems to develop the new SiliconBlade Socket," said David Givens, development manager at Samtec. "This partnership affords Samtec an opportunity to expand its presence in the embedded systems OEM market and we are very excited about the market potential for this revolutionary new storage solution."
SiliconDrive II USB Blade, and its associated host developer toolkit, is available now directly from SiliconSystems or SiliconSystems' global distribution and sales channel partners in capacities of 512 megabytes (MB), 1 gigabyte (GB) and 2 GB. The SiliconBlade Socket is available now directly from Samtec or its global distribution and sales channel partners.
About SiliconDrive II USB Blade
SiliconDrive II USB Blade is a breakthrough postage-stamp sized USB solid-state drive designed for embedded storage applications where board space, shock, vibration, temperature and multi-year product lifecycles are mandatory design considerations. SiliconDrive II USB Blade combines the ultimate in design flexibility and low-power consumption with SiliconSystems' advanced storage technologies to increase performance and reliability while reducing the total cost of storage ownership.
About Samtec, Inc.
Samtec, Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer of PC board-level interconnects. Worldwide Samtec sales for 2007 were almost $400 million. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec is ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO 9001:2000, and ISO 14001:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation its size. The company focuses on creating superior capabilities and differentiation within niche products. Additional company and product information is available on the company's website at www.samtec.com.
About SiliconSystems
SiliconSystems is a world leader in advanced storage technology engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability, multi-year product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. The company's patented SiliconDrive and SiliconDrive II technology exceeds the rigorous demands of applications in the netcom, embedded, industrial, military and medical markets. SiliconSystems is based in Aliso Viejo, California. Additional company and product information is available on the company's website at www.siliconsystems.com.
Donna St. Jean Conti, APR
Keller Communication
949-367-1416
stconti@cox.net
Mobile: 949-290-0622
Agency Contact:
Annette Keller
Keller Communication
(949) 640-4811
akeller@siliconsystems.com
SiliconSystems Contact:
Tim Leary
SiliconSystems, Inc.
(949) 900-9402
tleary@siliconsystems.com
Samtec Contact:
David Givens
Samtec, Inc.
(717) 818-5759
david.givens@samtec.com
