Las placas KIWI, brebajes y adaptables, compatibles con diversidades y almacenamiento, flexibilidad frecuentemente recibida, seleccionan la mejor solución para aplicaciones específicas. IoT, automatización y computación integradas.

Unidas de disco duro (HDD): solución heredada rentable

Durante décadas, los discos duros (HDD) han sido el principal medio de almacenamiento para dispositivos informáticos, basándose en platos magnéticos giratorios y un brazo actuador mecánico para leer y escribir datos. Siguen siendo una solución rentable, ofreciendo altas capacidades de almacenamiento a un precio por gigabyte más bajo en comparación con otras tecnologías; sin embargo, su diseño mecánico resulta en velocidades de acceso a los datos más lentas y los hace más susceptibles a daños físicos por golpes y vibraciones.  Además, su mayor consumo de energía, debido a la rotación continua de los platos, los hace menos eficientes que las alternativas modernas de estado sólido. Como resultado, el uso de HDD está disminuyendo en aplicaciones de alto rendimiento e integradas, donde la velocidad, la durabilidad y la eficiencia energética son cruciales.

Tarjeta multimedia integrada (eMMC): almacenamiento optimizado

eMMC storage is widely used in compact computing solutions where reliability, power efficiency, and space optimization are critical. Unlike HDDs or SSDs, eMMC is soldered directly onto the board, eliminating removable components and potential failure points. This integrated approach enhances durability, making eMMC ideal for industrial and IoT applications operating in environments prone to vibrations or movement.

One of the key advantages of eMMC is its low power consumption, making it a preferred choice for energy-efficient devices like KIWI310, which offers a storage capacity of up to 64GB; the KIWI310 provides a cost-effective, power-efficient, and space-saving solution for compact computing platforms that demand stability and reliability across diverse industrial and commercial deployments. 

KIWI310's eMMC Storage Solution

Solid-State Drives (SSDs): High-Speed Performance

SSDs have become the preferred storage choice for performance-driven applications, utilizing flash memory to deliver significantly faster data access speeds than HDDs. Their lack of moving parts enhances durability, reduces power consumption, and makes them well-suited for portable and industrial applications.

While SSDs typically cost more per gigabyte than HDDs and have a limited number of write cycles, modern wear-leveling algorithms and error correction techniques have greatly improved their longevity. 

SSDs are available in various form factors, including 2.5-inch SATA, U.2, M.2 SATA, and NVMe. Among these, NVMe SSDs stand out for their exceptional speed and efficiency, utilizing a PCIe interface to enable high-bandwidth data transfers and reduced latency.

The KIWI330 features a 64GB NVMe SSD connected via a PCIe interface, ensuring seamless multitasking, rapid data processing, and superior system responsiveness for high-performance applications.

KIWI330's NVMe Storage Solution

Why KIWI board Solutions?

Selecting the right storage solution is essential for optimizing system performance, efficiency, and reliability in embedded, industrial, and IoT applications. While HDDs offer cost-effective, high-capacity storage, their mechanical limitations make them less suitable for modern, high-performance environments. eMMC storage, with its compact, energy-efficient, and integrated design, is ideal for space-constrained and power-sensitive applications, such as those supported by the KIWI310. For applications requiring high-speed data processing and superior performance, SSDs—especially NVMe variants—deliver unparalleled speed and efficiency, as seen in the KIWI330. By understanding the strengths of each storage technology, you can make informed decisions to ensure optimal functionality, longevity, and adaptability for your computing solutions.