From architecture review to troubleshooting production issues—we've probably seen it before. Get expert guidance from the team that created YAFFS and has deployed it in millions of devices.
Deep expertise you won't find anywhere else
Not just users or implementers—we designed and built the file system used in millions of devices and trusted by NASA. We understand it at the deepest level.
Deployed in aerospace, medical devices, infrastructure, consumer electronics. We've debugged failures, optimized performance, and solved edge cases you haven't imagined yet.
We understand flash physics, failure modes, vendor differences, and the trade-offs between SLC, MLC, TLC, NAND vs NOR. Not just software—the complete picture.
We've probably seen your problem before. Data corruption? Power-fail issues? Performance bottlenecks? We can often diagnose and solve problems others struggle with for months.
Tailored expertise for every stage of your project
Get it right from the start. We'll review your system architecture and provide expert recommendations on:
Typical engagement: 1-2 week review, detailed report with recommendations
Seamless YAFFS integration into your system:
Typical engagement: 2-8 weeks depending on complexity
Solve production issues fast. We investigate and resolve:
Typical engagement: Days to weeks; often much faster than trying to solve alone
Ongoing partnership for the life of your product:
Typical engagement: Annual or multi-year contracts
Empower your team with deep understanding:
Typical engagement: 1-3 day workshops, on-site or remote
Real problems solved for real clients
Challenge: Satellite system needed guaranteed data integrity in extreme radiation environment.
Solution: Customized YAFFS configuration with enhanced error detection and recovery for radiation-induced bit flips.
Result: 7+ years continuous operation in space with zero data loss.
Challenge: Telecommunications equipment experiencing intermittent filesystem corruption in field deployments.
Solution: Identified power supply issue causing voltage dips during writes. Implemented hardware changes and optimized YAFFS configuration.
Result: Eliminated field failures, saved 6-month redesign cycle.
Challenge: Patient monitoring device took 45 seconds to boot, unacceptable for emergency use.
Solution: Optimized YAFFS checkpoint strategy and flash layout, reduced unnecessary scanning.
Result: Reduced boot time to under 8 seconds, met regulatory requirements.
Challenge: Point-of-sale terminals wearing out flash prematurely, high warranty costs.
Solution: Analyzed write patterns, recommended MLC to SLC change for critical partitions, tuned garbage collection.
Result: Extended device lifetime from 3 years to 8+ years.
30-minute conversation to understand your challenge, timeline, and goals. No obligation, no sales pressure—just engineering discussion.
We'll outline the scope, timeline, and cost. Fixed-price for defined projects, time-and-materials for troubleshooting and open-ended work.
Direct communication with our technical team—no account managers or middlemen. Regular updates, collaborative problem-solving.
Comprehensive documentation, knowledge transfer, and ongoing support as needed. We're here for the long term.
Our consulting rates reflect deep, specialized expertise you won't find elsewhere. Consider that:
Most importantly: We've probably seen it before.
That experience is invaluable when you're facing a critical deadline or field failure.
Satellites, avionics, mission-critical systems
Patient monitoring, diagnostic equipment, surgical devices
Power grid equipment, telecommunications, industrial control
Manufacturing equipment, robotics, automation
Infotainment, telematics, fleet management
High-volume products requiring proven reliability
Let's discuss your project. Most initial consultations are free—we'll let you know if we can help.
Phone: +44 (0)1223 811679
Email: info@aleph1.co.uk
Response time: Usually within 24 hours