Solid State Systems SSS6698-BB — Product Review

Overview

6. Repair and Data Recovery

For technicians, the SSS6698-BB is a common sight in data recovery labs.

  • USB 3.0 PHY and protocol layer
  • Embedded microcontroller (8051 or custom RISC core)
  • NAND flash interface
  • On-chip SRAM for buffering
  • Internal ROM for bootloader

Beyond simple storage, the SSS6698-BB is popular in the "badUSB" and "CD-ROM emulation" communities. Because these chips are relatively simple, hobbyists often use them to:

Title: Technical Overview and Analysis of the Solid State Systems SSS6698-BB Flash Memory Controller