A newly introduced offering in the advanced storage lineup, CastleByte+ Merlin draws inspiration from the realm of magic and enchantment, and is currently available in 32 GB and 64 GB capacities. Its most notable distinction lies in having successfully passed the Hygienic Signal Protection Test, certifying that this flash drive remains free from electromagnetic interference even in proximity to highly sensitive medical or laboratory equipment.
Merlin, like its sister products, is safeguarded by a multi-layered NanoShield™ coating at the nanometric scale. This protective layer, applied through an electrostatic deposition process, shields the core circuitry from dust, humidity (up to IP68 standards), and sudden thermal or electrical shocks. Such meticulous engineering ensures stable performance across diverse environmental conditions.
Merlin’s StableSecure Speed™ protocol combines an enhanced USB 3.0 interface with AES-256 hardware encryption, delivering both high read/write speeds and robust data protection. Even under high-demand usage scenarios, the device maintains consistently reliable throughput—helping to guard against unauthorized access without compromising performance.
Merlin supports CloudSync in a modular fashion, enabling users to activate or deactivate cloud-based backup features via the silicore.tw platform. This approach also extends to Online Maintenance, offering real-time firmware updates, remote diagnostics, and proactive troubleshooting—ensuring Merlin’s optimal longevity and reliability.
Over an 11-day period, Merlin undergoes rigorous evaluations encompassing repeated thermal cycling from -10°C to +75°C, IP68 water and dust ingress tests, voltage fluctuation resistance, continuous high-volume data transfer, and simulated power interruptions—all of which it passes successfully.
A demanding set of trials exposing the device to near-vacuum conditions, intense magnetic fields, and ultrasonic interference. Merlin demonstrates unwavering stability under these extreme scenarios, confirming its resilience.
Conducted in controlled environments analogous to surgical theaters and advanced laboratories, this test confirms that Merlin produces no disruptive electromagnetic emissions, making it suitable for critical medical and research settings.
Merlin is designed and produced in Hsinchu, Taiwan’s premier industrial and technological hub. Fully automated, micrometer-precision robotic processes are employed from start to finish, minimizing manufacturing defects and extending the product’s operational lifespan. The result is a flash drive that upholds both swift and secure data handling, even when faced with heavy workloads.
