Advantech SQFlash 1.8” PATA SSD (SQF-P18) is a non-volatile, solid state data storage disk. Given the advantages of lower power consumption, greater ruggedness and other attracting features, SSD is gradually becoming the mainstream to replace conventional HDD (hard disk drive). Due to lack of any mechanical components, SSD provides a more robust and cost effective storage solution for any embedded application. Since SSD is implemented with a standard ATA interface that is fully compatible with traditional HDD, designers will find SSD as an easy solution for integration in PC-based systems.