mSATA SSDs

MSA520I

The MSA520I features the SATA III 6Gb/s interface and 112-layer 3D NAND flash, delivering density breakthrough that greatly improves storage efficiency. Its built-in DRAM cache allows faster random speeds while the 30µ" gold finger PCB, Corner Bond technology, and anti-sulfur resistor guarantee its reliability in harsh conditions. Transcend also adopts the SLC Mode technology to enable the drive to reach competitive speeds and endurance that are equal to the SLC flash. The MSA520I is fully tested in-house, operating stably in a wide operating temperature range (-40℃~85℃).


Firmware Features

  • Dynamic thermal throttling
  • Built-in LDPC ECC (Error Correction Code) functionality
  • Advanced Global Wear-Leveling and Block management for reliability
  • Advanced Garbage Collection
  • Static Data Refresh
  • Supports S.M.A.R.T. function to conduct health monitoring, analysis, and reporting for storage devices
  • TRIM command for better performance
  • NCQ command for better performance
  • Full drive encryption with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) (optional)
  • Power-saving DevSleep (Device Sleep) mode (optional)

Hardware Features

  • Compliant with RoHS 2.0 standards
  • Compliant with JEDEC MO-300A
  • DDR3 DRAM Cache embedded
  • High-quality 3D NAND flash and SLC mode for exceptional endurance and reliability
  • Endurance: 100K P/E cycles (Program/Erase cycles) guaranteed
  • Key components fortified by default with Corner Bond technology
  • 30µ" PCB gold finger
  • Anti-sulfur technology implemented to prevent sulfurization in the environment
  • Power Shield (PS) to ensure data transfer integrity and minimize data corruption in the drive during an abnormal power outage
  • Promised operational reliability in a wide temperature range (from -40°C to 85°C)

Specifications

Appearance

Dimensions50.8 mm x 29.85 mm x 4.85 mm (2.0" x 1.18" x 0.19")
Weight8 g (0.28 oz)
Pin Count52 pin
Form Factor
  • mSATA (MO-300A)

Interface

Bus Interface
  • SATA III 6Gb/s

Storage

Capacity
  • 40 GB
  • 80 GB
  • 160 GB
  • 320 GB
Flash Type
  • 112-layer 3D NAND flash (SLC mode)

Operating Environment

Operating Voltage
  • 3.3V±5%
Operating Temperature
  • Standard Temp.
    °C (°F) ~ °C (°F)
  • Extended Temp.
    °C (°F) ~ °C (°F)
  • Wide Temp.
    -40°C (-40°F) ~ 85°C (185°F)
Storage Temperature-55°C (-67°F) ~ 85°C (185°F)
Humidity5% ~ 95%
Shock
  • 1500 G, 0.5 ms, 3 axis
Vibration (Operating)20 G (peak-to-peak), 7 Hz ~ 2,000 Hz (frequency)

Power

Power Consumption (Operation)3.6 watt(s)

Performance

Sequential Read/Write (CrystalDiskMark)Read: Up to 560 MB/s
Write: Up to 520 MB/s
4K Random Read/Write (IOmeter)Read: Up to 90,000 IOPS
Write: Up to 85,000 IOPS
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)3,000,000 hour(s)
Terabytes Written (TBW)Up to 16,710 TBW
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)52.3 (3 yrs)
Note
  • Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity.
  • The workload used to rate DWPD may be different from your actual workload, which may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity.
  • Terabytes Written (TBW) expresses the endurance under the highest capacity.

Warranty

Certificate
  • CE
  • UKCA
  • FCC
  • BSMI
Warranty
  • Three-year Limited Warranty
Warranty Policy
  • Please click here for more information about the Transcend Warranty Policy.
  • Warranty does not apply when Scope Pro software wear-out indicator displays 0% within the warranty coverage.
  • Due to the complexity and variety of industrial applications, Transcend cannot guarantee 100% compatibility with all platforms and under all scenarios. For special applications and environments, it is strongly suggested that you contact Transcend beforehand for clarification.
  • Scope Pro software is required by request. Please contact us for more information.

Order Information

40GB
  • TS40GMSA520I
80GB
  • TS80GMSA520I
160GB
  • TS160GMSA520I
320GB
  • TS320GMSA520I