Abstract
Solid State Drives: A Closer Look provides a detailed overview of the
technology, architecture and reliability of SSDs as well as techniques for
improving the performance and endurance of SSDs. The report also describes
measures to increase the endurance of NAND flash on the device level such as
in the ultra high endurance server-grade NAND flash from Samsung.
Currently, there is a wide range of SSD performance and quality from various
suppliers. An overview of SSD-related patents reveals which companies may have
a long-term competitive advantage in this nascent market.
The report also includes a comparison of SSDs in the enterprise, low cost
mobile notebook PC, notebook PC and desktop PC segments as well as a workload
analysis of applications in the enterprise space. Detailed revenue, unit and
price forecasts are provided for all segments.