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Description
Lifespan aims to tackle the growing dependence on flash storage solutions. Understanding the remaining useful life of your solid-state drives and other flash storage devices can significantly enhance their performance and longevity. These devices are not designed to last indefinitely; their functionality can start to decline or cease altogether once they surpass their intended lifespan. Recognizing how much life is left is particularly crucial for devices subjected to heavy usage. Typically, flash storage employs non-volatile NAND solid-state memory for data retention, with each memory cell having a limited capacity for being ‘programmed and erased’. Depending on the type and quality of NAND chips, the number of program/erase (p/e) cycles a drive can endure may range from fewer than 2,000 to more than 10,000. For a standard solid-state drive, this generally equates to approximately 100 terabytes of usable life, highlighting the importance of monitoring usage to prevent unexpected failures. Regularly checking the health of these devices can ultimately lead to more informed decisions regarding data management and storage upgrades.
Description
The µ-velOSity RTOS stands out as the most compact option within Green Hills Software's suite of real-time operating systems. Developed as a C library, it is highly adaptable for various target architectures, facilitating easy integration. Its streamlined architecture is closely aligned with the MULTI IDE, making µ-velOSity not only straightforward to learn but also user-friendly. By providing a clear and concise API, it helps to shorten development timelines and enhance the maintainability of products. Consequently, this can lead to cost reductions and faster time-to-market for developers transitioning from standalone or no-OS setups. Thanks to its efficient architecture and small memory footprint, µ-velOSity outperforms many competitors by fitting seamlessly within on-chip memory. This design choice eliminates reliance on off-chip memory, significantly boosting execution speed. Furthermore, the RTOS has been engineered to minimize CPU clock cycles during booting, an essential feature for embedded systems that demand rapid startup times. Additionally, µ-velOSity is exceptionally suited for embedded devices that have strict power consumption constraints, ensuring optimal performance without compromising energy efficiency. In summary, µ-velOSity provides a robust solution for developers seeking a reliable and efficient RTOS for various embedded applications.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
MULTI IDE
TimeMachine
Pricing Details
$84 one-time payment
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Micromat
Country
United States
Website
www.micromat.com/products/lifespan/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Green Hills Software
Founded
1982
Country
United States
Website
www.ghs.com/products/micro_velosity.html