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Tuxera FlashFX Tera

Software flash controller that tackles flash memory challenges for rock-solid performance and reliability

Product overview

Simplify flash memory management

Unmanaged flash (raw NOR or NAND) doesn’t come with an integrated flash controller and is popularly used in cost-critical applications. Flash management gets dropped on the user, and here’s where Tuxera steps in. Overcome flash memory’s toughest challenges like limited endurance, data retention issues, and fragmentation, to build mission and safety-critical systems. Our software flash controller integrates with any embedded system, RTOS, and flash memory to ensure complete data consistency and minimal flash wear. FlashFX Tera works seamlessly with our file systems to keep your embedded designs running reliably for the long haul.

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KEY FEATURES

Advanced Flash translation layer

Start developing faster with preconfigured projects for Linux and VxWorks that get you up and running on any 32 or 64-bit CPU—even in bare metal environments. Our flash translation layer maps logical addresses to physical locations while mitigating NAND-specific errors. It can handle flash arrays over 4TB, use parallel or serial interfaces, and work with NAND/NOR devices from all major vendors.

Wear leveling and bad-block management

Maximize your flash memory’s lifespan with Smart Write techniques. Our patented wear leveling prevents early failure by spreading writes evenly across your media, with configurable dynamic and static options. When bad blocks develop, our system quickly finds and isolates problem areas, keeping your storage running smoothly without losing capacity.

Error correction and secure operations

Protect your critical data with robust error management and security features. Our system supports both software and hardware error correction to catch and fix data corruption before it impacts your applications. When you need to remove sensitive information, our secure erase function permanently wipes data, guarding you from potential security breaches.

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The tuxera difference

What our customers think

“We were impressed by the seamless integration of FlashFX Pro into the existing software. That combined with the superior performance of the Datalight product makes it an easy choice for both WAGO and our customers.”

“[Tuxera’s] products proved far superior to the open-source alternatives for NAND flash that we tried and we are confident they will provide the level of protection demanded by our customers.”

“The solution products have been very beneficial in achieving these challenging requirements. The product behaved as required.”

“We were impressed by the seamless integration of FlashFX Pro into the existing software. That combined with the superior performance of the Datalight product makes it an easy choice for both WAGO and our customers.”

“[Tuxera’s] products proved far superior to the open-source alternatives for NAND flash that we tried and we are confident they will provide the level of protection demanded by our customers.”

“The solution products have been very beneficial in achieving these challenging requirements. The product behaved as required.”

Product variants

Tuxera FlashFX Tera options

Choose the solution that fits your embedded system’s needs.

FlashFX Tera

Flash FX Tera is best for systems with high resources and I/O performance requirements. It turns your complex flash memory into something as simple as a standard disk drive, so you don’t have to worry about the technical challenges of managing raw flash in your VxWorks and Linux systems. 

FlashFX Tera RT

FlashFX Tera Real Time (RT) is designed for systems with low resources and memory constraints. You get the same easy flash access but in a lighter package that runs on FreeRTOS, INTEGRITY, other RTOSes, or bare metal applications, where predictable timing is essential.

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When to use Tuxera FlashFX Tera

FlashFX Tera is ideal for mission-critical applications that demand reliable flash management across different hardware platforms, operating systems, and flash memory types.

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Aerospace solutions

Tackle extreme environments with specialized flash support and custom optimizations that keep your critical systems up and running.

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Defense solutions

Protect your sensitive data and ensure mission success with secure, high-performance storage you can trust.

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Industrial solutions

Keep your manufacturing systems running smoothly through unexpected power losses with flash management that never quits.

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Smart energy solutions

Extend your metering equipment's life with smart wear leveling that distributes writes evenly across your storage.

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Frequently asked Questions

Have questions about FlashFX Tera?

Here are answers to what customers typically ask about FlashFX Tera. Just reach out if your question isn’t listed here.

What hardware and flash memory parts do you support?

FlashFX Tera works with virtually any flash memory hardware. We support SLC/MLC NAND and NOR flash with both parallel and serial interfaces (SPI, QSPI, OctoSPI) from all major vendors including Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, Infineon, Winbond, and Kioxia. Our software is compatible with any 32-or 64-bit CPU architecture and with a wide range of microcontrollers. See the full specifications here.

How much does this cost?

Pricing varies based on your specific requirements, deployment scale, and support needs. Contact our team for a customized quote that fits your project.

How do I build FlashFX Tera in my specific environment?

Since each development environment organizes files differently, you’ll need to locate the right source and object modules in your specific build tree. Our product documentation guides you through porting to new environments and creating custom toolsets. Our support team is also ready to help you find exactly what you need for your unique setup.

How can I identify bad blocks in my flash memory?

FlashFX Tera keeps track of problem areas in your flash memory using Bad Block Management (BBM) tables. It identifies bad blocks in two ways: during the initial scan when you first format the storage, or while your system is running if a write or erase operation fails. You can determine whether a block is bad or has been remapped by checking its block status (commands are available in the product user guide) or by using diagnostic messages.

How does FlashFX Tera handle interrupted program operations?

FlashFX Tera contains logic to mitigate interrupted program operations. During startup, it examines recently written pages for signs of interruption and marks suspicious pages as invalid to prevent corruption. For SLC NAND, we ensure interrupted erases can be detected and recovered. For MLC NAND, we’ve built in additional safeguards for both program and erase operations. While our system catches many interruption problems, some partially programmed cells might appear good initially but fail later as your storage ages. These subtle problems aren’t immediately visible to software—they only become evident over time. 

Technical specifications

Detailed product specifications

DATASHEET

Flash memory support

Supported media:

SLC/MLC NAND and NOR.

Supported interfaces:

Parallel and serial – SPI, QSPI, OctoSPI.

Supported flash parts:

Flash from all major vendors including Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, Infineon, Winbond, and Kioxia.


Hardware compatibility

Supported CPUs:

Any 32-or 64-bit architecture (Arm, x86, MIPS, RISC-V, PowerPC, ARC, SPARC, RH850, TriCore).

Supported MCUs:

Microcontrollers from Arm (Cortex families, ARM7/9/11), Microchip, NXP, Infineon, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, SiliconLabs, Texas Instruments, Toshiba.


Software environment

Supported operating systems:

Linux and real-time operating systems like VxWorks, INTEGRITY, FreeRTOS, with an abstraction layer enabling portability to other RTOSes including embOS, emcOS, Keil RTX5, Eclipse ThreadX, Azure IoT, SafeRTOS, OpenRTOS, μ-velOSity, μC/OS-III, and “no OS” systems (bare metal, schedulers).

Supported compilers:

Eclipse/GCC, IAR Embedded Workbench, ARM Keil MDK, Atmel AVR Studio, Green Hills Multi, Microchip MPLAB X IDE, Renesas HEW, TI Code Composer Studio, LLVM, Tasking VX-toolset, STM32Cube, and many more.


Implementation

Reference platforms and drivers

Access tested reference platforms for a wide range of system configurations. We provide implementation templates that work across multiple flash combinations rather than specific drivers for each possible setup. For any unsupported configurations, you can develop your own implementation or work with our team on a custom solution.


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