Application Notes

NAND flash performance figures are only meaningful when measured under comparable and realistic conditions. This application note explains why data sheet speed values may differ from real-world performance, and why long-term testing with application-specific load peaks and access patterns is essential for qualifying storage media in performance-critical environments.

Flash memory endurance depends not only on the number of program/erase cycles, but also on how quickly these cycles occur. This application note explains why recovery time between cycles matters, how accelerated qualification tests can affect results, and what to consider to accurately assess the expected lifetime of flash-based storage media.