Solid State Systems Sss6698-bb

The Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3, 50, and some SE9 models used the SSS6698-BB. If you have an old blue-and-black Kingston USB 3.0 stick, odds are it has this controller.

The SSS6698-BB is a textbook example of a "USB 3.0 compliant but not actually fast" controller. Here is what you can realistically expect. Solid State Systems Sss6698-bb

The SSS6698-BB is designed for high performance and low power consumption, adhering strictly to the USB 2.0 standard. The Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3, 50, and some

  • Bus Width: 8-bit data bus for NAND Flash interface.
  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V (with internal voltage regulation).
  • Process Technology: Typically manufactured using a 0.13um or similar CMOS process to balance cost and efficiency.
  • Package Type: Usually housed in a 48-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Package) or COB (Chip on Board) encapsulation.
  • ECC (Error Correction Code): Supports hardware ECC engines to correct data errors inherent in NAND flash memory, ensuring data integrity.

    • Introduction

    The SSS6698-BB is a USB 3.0 NAND flash memory controller developed by Solid State Systems Co., Ltd. (commonly abbreviated as SSS or 3S), a Taiwanese company known for producing cost-effective and widely used USB flash drive controllers. This chip is part of the 669x family, succeeding earlier models like the SSS6697 and SSS6695, and is designed to support modern TLC (Triple-Level Cell) and 3D NAND flash memories with higher capacities and improved performance over USB 3.0 interfaces. Bus Width: 8-bit data bus for NAND Flash interface

    While not a flagship performance controller, the SSS6698-BB is found in many mid-range to budget USB 3.0 flash drives from various OEM brands.

    No. For less than $10 USD, you can get a 64GB USB 3.2 drive from a reputable brand that uses a faster controller. The SSS6698-BB is obsolete technology.