Distinguishing SLC usb drives from MLC?

[geoair]

Hi,
Is there any program one can use that can indicate if an usb flash drive is SLC or MLC?I've several usb flash drives, but can really tell if they are SLC or MLC.
Best regards.

[YJB]

Hi,

I don't think that there is an application that can distinguish between the 2.

One thing that I normally use as a guideline are the specs provided by the vendor:

For Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Flash, up to 10,000 write cycles per physical sector.
For Single-Level Cell (SLC) Flash, up to 100,000 write cycles per physical sector.

So by looking at the numbers (assuming that you have access to those) you can determine what you've got.

Hope that helps at least a little bit.

Ysbrand

[FacEngRet]

From my searching to find SLC memory for my iConnect, I discovered that usb drives that use this type of memory are very scarce. I was unable to find a supplier for this type of memory and ended up using the Transcend compact card reader and the Integral Endurance SD card.

[admin]

transcend jetflash 130 and 185 should be available, but price is often high. Taking the SD card you choose and a suitable card reader is also a valid approach, but not as compact as a usb stick.

which card reader worked out for you?

[FacEngRet]

The Transcend P5 9-in-1 #TS-RDP5K reader is the one I am using which I found on Amazon for $6.70 with free shipping. The iConnect I got from Walmart for $49.94 and the memory was $15.98. With shipping and tax, I was under $100 for a great working system.