Whether it’s operating a single retail store or as part of a chain, the Point-of-Sales (POS) system is the center of the business operation, integrating all processes from a sales transaction. From inventory checks, customer purchase information, or keyed-in credit card payments, an efficient point-of-sales system plays a critical role in retail operation performance. Moreover, with the development of AIoT technology, a powerful POS server for self-service operations, such as with a kiosk or ATM, can integrate advanced surveillance systems with content and visual analysis.
Challenges & Requirements
As POS systems process critical information during a transaction, it is necessary to deploy a reliable and robust system that can perform under operational stress or sudden power loss. Data gathering from a POS system provides deeper consumer insights, enabling businesses to anticipate consumer demand. POS systems also require high-speed computing to handle intensive workloads and provide timely responses to urgent situations that may arise in retail settings.
Like any other physical device, a POS system may require software upgrades, component replacements, or add-ins from time to time. When such situations occur, components like memory must be flexible, compatible, and reliable during the maintenance or upgrade process to ensure a smooth transition.
SMART's DRAM Solutions
• DDR4 Mini RDIMM - SMART’s Mini-DIMM memory modules are capable of operating at high data transfer rates within a small form factor. The advantage of Mini-DIMMs is their versatility across many different applications such as networking, telecom, industrial, and storage.
• DDR4 MIP™ - SMART Modular’s MIP (Module-In-a-Package) is a Tiny Form Factor (TFF) memory module that combines the benefits of industry standard SODIMMs with SMART’s proprietary stacking technology. About the size of a nickel, SMART’s MIP occupies 1/5th the area of a SODIMM while offering higher performance and lower power.
SMART's Flash Solutions
• RD230 SD Memory Cards - SMART’s high-capacity, RD230 SD Cards are fully SD UHS-I compliant. The RD230 SD Cards are offered in industrial temperature with capacities from 32GB to 256GB. They are specifically designed to meet strict environmental requirements as in networking, industrial, gaming and automotive applications.
• RD530m microSD Memory Cards - SMART’s high-capacity RD530m microSD Memory Cards are fully microSD UHS-I SDR 104 compliant. The RD530m microSD Cards are offered in 3D TLC NAND Flash, available in capacities from 64GB to 256GB. They are specifically designed to meet strict industrial operating and environmental requirements.
• BGAE340 eMMC - SMART’s BGAE340 eMMC is an embedded memory solution that combines 2D-MLC NAND Flash Memory, an embedded MMC (MultiMediaCard) controller, and advanced firmware in a small BGA (Ball Grid Array) package that provides a stable, yet cost effective high-density embedded storage.
