SUCCESS STORY 2025.09.03

RUGGED AT SEA: How Cervoz Industrial mSATA SSD Powers Marine Sonar Systems

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During a critical seafloor mapping operation in the North Sea, the sonar system suddenly fails. Temperature swings, relentless vibration, and an unexpected power surge have claimed another SSD, leaving the vessel's navigation systems compromised. For one UK-based sonar manufacturer, these failures weren't just costly interruptions; they were threatening their reputation in an industry where downtime can mean disaster.  
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Background

The client faced a perfect storm of reliability issues. Their compact PICO-ITX embedded systems, essential for real-time sonar data processing, were failing at an alarming rate. Standard commercial SSDs couldn't withstand the marine environment's punishing conditions: wild temperature fluctuations inside sealed enclosures, constant hull vibration, and sudden power cuts during generator transitions. Each failure meant delayed deployments, frustrated customers, and engineers spending more time troubleshooting than innovating.
 

Key Challenges in Marine Environments

Marine systems operate in conditions most commercial electronics aren't built to survive:

  • Wide daily temperature shifts and condensation inside sealed enclosures
  • Constant low-frequency vibration from hull structures
  • Sudden shutdowns during generator transitions
These conditions led to incomplete write operations, data loss, and recurring SSD failures, leaving engineers with little time for innovation.
 

Why Cervoz Industrial mSATA SSD -T376 Was the Right Fit

To stabilize the system, the team integrated the Cervoz T376 Industrial mSATA SSD. Its advantages included:
 
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  • Compact mSATA form factor (50.80mm x 29.85 mm) that fits PICO-ITX boards (100mm x 72mm) without modification
  • Powerguard technology with built-in capacitors for safe shutdown write completion
  • -40°C to 85°C wide-temperature rating, ensuring function across global climates
  • Shock and vibration resistance proven via critical testing 
  • Data protection with AES 256-bit encryption and LDPC ECC for long-term reliability
 

Implementation & Results

After deploying the Cervoz T376 Industrial mSATA SSD, the marine sonar system experienced significantly improved reliability, with no SSD-related downtime.
  • Enhanced write stability during unexpected power loss, thanks to Powerguard
  • Improved data integrity under prolonged vibration and thermal cycling
  • Reduced system latency and more consistent I/O performance in real-time sonar processing
 

Field-Proven in Every Deployment

Beyond the spec sheet, Cervoz T376 Industrial mSATA SSD is trusted in real-world embedded environment - it solved a real reliability gap in a real deployment. Whether your application is maritime, transportation, or unmanned systems, the T376 stands out as a practical, field-validated solution.

Ready to Secure Your Data Offshore? Contact Cervoz.


 
# In-Vehicle/Transportation # Embedded Computing # 2025
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