Solid state

Solid State refers to a type of device storage technology that utilizes an integrated circuit as a means of storing data. This type of memory is non-volatile and therefore does not require a power source to maintain stored information. Such memory is often used in modern computers and other digital technology.

Solid State memory consists of memory cells, also called floating gates, that are able to store single or multiple bits of data in a single physical location. The memory cell is structured as a thin layer of silicon which has an impurity or electrical charge inside it. This charge can be manipulated through the application of a current which can either set the value of the cell to one or zero.

The primary benefit of Solid State memory is its speed. Devices using Solid State memory have faster access times than those using traditional hard drives, as Hard Drives need to physically move mechanical parts and are therefore much slower when trying to access information. Solid State drives are also resistant to environmental conditions such as shock, vibration and electromagnetic interference. This makes them ideal for applications where such conditions are expected.

In addition, Solid State memory is capable of storing more capacity in a smaller form factor than traditional hard drives, as many of the drive’s components are eliminated entirely. This allows devices such as laptops and tablet computers to be manufactured with smaller footprints but still retain the large capacity of a traditional hard drive.

Solid State memory is still relatively expensive compared to traditional hard drives, but the cost has decreased over time. As the technology continues to be improved and become more widely used, it is expected that the cost of Solid State memory will continue to decrease.