Why Does TLC Memory Write Slower Than MLC Memory

Written by Matt LeBoff on January 19, 2023. Posted in Flash Storage & Memory

TLC memory writes slower than MLC memory because it stores three bits of data per cell, rather than the one bit stored by SLC and the two bits stored by MLC. Writing three bits of data to a single cell requires more complex programming than writing a single or two bits of data, resulting in […]

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How Flash Memory Works

Written by Matt LeBoff on October 8, 2014. Posted in Flash Storage & Memory, Tutorials & How-To Guides

This is a great video that explains how flash memory works. Granted, the video is very technical but does work through the concept of reading and writing data to flash. So if you have the 17 minutes to use, I suggest giving this a watch. The video does cover SLC, MLC and TLC memory and […]

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What is SLC Flash Memory Anyway?

Written by Matt Laboff on July 18, 2006. Posted in Flash Storage & Memory, Tutorials & How-To Guides, USB Hardware & Gadgets, USB News & Press Releases

What is SLC flash memory and should we care between MLC and TLC memory? 2025 UPDATE about NAND Memory Trends In 2025, the most up-to-date industry estimates suggest that Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash memory accounts for approximately 33% of the global NAND market. This makes TLC the single-largest segment by type, according to reports […]

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How microSD Cards Are Built, How They Fail, and How Professionals Manage Them

Written by Matt LeBoff on November 21, 2025. Posted in Industrial Duplication & Media Management, Nexcopy Hardware & Solutions, USB News & Press Releases

The Untold Life of a microSD Card: From Silicon Wafer to Secure Erasure From the outside, a microSD card looks boring. It is a black rectangle with a logo on top and some gold contacts on the back. You plug it in, it stores data, and as long as your photos or firmware or logs […]

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What is the Life Cycle of a USB Flash Drive?

Written by Matt Laboff on March 8, 2007. Posted in Flash Storage & Memory, USB News & Press Releases

What is the Life Cycle of a USB Flash Drive is a question which has been around for a long time. There are many factors which contribute to the longevity of a flash drive. Let us consider the following: There are three main components which affect the life cycle of a USB flash drive. Flash […]

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How Long Does A USB Flash Drive Last?

Written by Matt LeBoff on March 22, 2022. Posted in Flash Storage & Memory

Can you freeze a USB flash drive? Will a USB flash drive survive the washing machine? Can a USB flash drive survive getting wet? How long does a USB flash drive last? Why is a USB flash drive so durable? #1 – Can you freeze a USB flash drive? Yes, if a USB drive is […]

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Longevity of USB Flash and Wear Leveling

Written by Matt LeBoff on June 4, 2013. Posted in Flash Storage & Memory, USB News & Press Releases

How long does a USB flash drive last? Longevity of USB Flash and Wear Leveling we think is a serious concern and have received this question many times. Some say the number is 1,000 writes – some say the number is 100,000 writes. One thing I do know for sure, it’s impossible to tell on […]