On Jul 27, 2010, at 4:41 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote:

> What is likely to be the near term replacement for flash ?

In Microcontrollers?  The limited write capability there doesn't seem =20
to be a "real" problem.  But TI claims that they will do FRAM versions =20
of MSP430 "soon" (some of that is for RAM replacement, since you'd =20
have zero-power data retention), and RAMTRON already has FRAM 8051s.  =20
I haven't heard of other microcontroller vendors voice any strong =20
plans to replace flash "in the near term."

Bulk storage (your 16GB SD cards, SSD drives, and similar) is a =20
separate question...

 From a design point of view, I figure SD is a good interface; =20
whatever comes out will be usable, and I'm insulated from the details =20
by a smart controller.

BillW

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