Kioxia Ships Embedded Flash Memory Samples with Next-Generation UFS 5.0 for Future Mobile Applications
Tokyo–(ANTARA/Business Wire)– Kioxia Corporation, a global leader in memory solutions, today announced that it has begun shipping evaluation samples(1) of embedded flash memory compatible with the next-generation UFS standard, UFS 5.0, which is being standardized by JEDEC. (2)
UFS 5.0 is a new standard for embedded flash storage being developed by JEDEC to meet the performance requirements of next-generation mobile devices such as high-end smartphones equipped with on-device AI functions. The standard uses MIPI M-PHY version 6.0 for the physical layer and UniPro version 3.0 for its protocol. M-PHY version 6.0 introduces a new HS-GEAR6 mode, which theoretically supports interface speeds of up to 46.6 Gbps per lane. With 2 lanes, UFS 5.0 can achieve an effective read/write performance of approximately 10.8 GB/s.
These evaluation samples utilize a new controller developed by the company for UFS 5.0 and Kioxia’s 8th-generation BiCS FLASH™, and are available in 512 GB and 1 TB capacities. The package features a new, compact design measuring 7.5 x 13 mm, which improves board space efficiency and design flexibility.
The samples are being provided to customers who are developing host systems compatible with UFS 5.0, allowing them to evaluate performance and test interoperability.
Kioxia will continue to introduce new flash memory technologies into UFS products to meet the growing demand for larger capacity and higher performance in the mobile device market.
Notes:
These samples are for evaluation purposes only. Sample specifications differ from commercial products.
Shipments of 512 GB evaluation samples began on February 24, while 1 TB samples will begin shipping in March and beyond.
• Whenever Kioxia products are mentioned: Product density is identified based on the density of the memory chip in the Product, not the amount of memory capacity available for data storage by the end user. The capacity that consumers can use is less due to data overhead area, formatting, bad blocks, and various other constraints, and varies depending on the host device and application. For detailed information, please refer to the applicable product specifications. Definition of 1KB = 2^10 bytes = 1,024 bytes. Definition of 1GB = 2^30 bits = 1,073,741,824 bits. 1TB = 2^40 bits = 1,099,511,627,776 bits.
• 1 Gbps is calculated as 1,000,000,000 bits/second and 1 GB/second is calculated as 1,000,000,000 bits/second.
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About Kioxia
Kioxia is a world leader in a wide range of memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production, and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor, Toshiba Memory, was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, a company that created NAND flash memory in 1987. Kioxia is committed to empowering the world with “memory” by offering a variety of products, services, and systems that create choices for customers and memory-based value for society. Kioxia’s innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, delivers the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers, and generative AI systems.
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