eMMC Basics: Embedded Multimedia Card Explained

This page covers eMMC (i.e., Embedded MultiMedia Controller) basics. It mentions eMMC memory as an application note and lists manufacturers or vendors of this device.

As mentioned, eMMC is the short form of Embedded MultiMedia Controller. It is basically a package housing both flash memory and a memory controller integrated on a single silicon die. Transcend Information Inc. provides eMMC solutions.

Transcend’s eMMC architecture consists of an MMC interface, flash memory, and its controller. The solution supports three data transfer bus widths, including 1-bit, 4-bit, and 8-bit.

eMMC Memory Application Note

The eMMC memory chips with the EMC210 series from Transcend are based on MLC (Multi-Level Cell) technology with a simple interface design. This provides improved storage capacity and better performance.

These eMMC chips are available in 8, 16, and 32 GB sizes. The small form factor eMMC offers embedded storage ideal for many applications such as mobile devices, embedded systems, and industrial applications.

The eMMC solutions from Transcend are compliant with JEDEC version 4.51 based standard specifications. JEDEC stands for Joint Electron Device Engineering Council.

eMMC Device Manufacturers/Vendors

Following are popular eMMC memory manufacturers and vendors:

• Micron Technology Inc.
• Kingston
• Samsung
• System Level Solutions Inc.
• Transcend