Embedded Flash memory stirs up the Typhoon

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Oct 19, 2004

High Tech Computer Corp is using M-Systems' Mobile DiskOnChip to bring the benefits of high-performance embedded memory to leading smartphones.

High Tech Computer Corp is using M-Systems' Mobile DiskOnChip to bring the benefits of high-performance embedded memory to leading smartphones.

HTC's newest smartphone, the Typhoon, is currently being branded and marketed by major operators worldwide.

It contains 64Mbyte of internal storage provided by Mobile DiskOnChip, the only embedded solution based on multilevel cell (MLC) NAND and optimised with the mature, high-performance TrueFFS Flash file system from M-Systems.

With its abundant, high-performance internal storage, the smartphone can easily accommodate Windows Mobile-based applications.

The Typhoon offers an easy to use graphical interface and runs and records video and audio clips, as well as supports multimedia messaging, web browsing and e-mail functionality.

"An increasing number of users and mobile service providers throughout the world realise that HTC handsets are among the best available".

"I'm proud to say that Mobile DiskOnChip, the leading MLC NAND-based memory solution optimised to the special needs of mobile devices, is helping to deliver many exciting features found within the newest smartphones and other products on the market", said David Tolub, General Manager of M-Systems' Mobile Division.

"M-Systems DiskOnChip technology enables manufacturers like HTC to quickly and easily add advanced storage in Windows Mobile-based devices", said Jane Gilson, Group Product Manager of the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp.

"Leveraging the advanced Flash disk technology from M-Systems, the Audiovox SMT5600 delivers a great mobile phone experience, combining the dynamic Windows Mobile software with a small, innovative handset".