Toshiba Memory America, Inc. the U.S.-based subsidiary of Toshiba Memory Corporation, announced the availability of its XD5 Series NVMe SSD platform in a 2.5-inch1, 7mm low-profile form factor that is optimized for low-latency and performance consistency in read-intensive workloads. Developed for both data center and cloud environments, the new 2.5-inch form factor XD5 Series is […]
Storage
New Flash chips use 70% less power than conventional ICs
Adesto Technologies Corporation introduces new FusionHD non-volatile memories (NVMs) designed for next-generation consumer and industrial IoT edge devices. FusionHD builds on the Smart IoT feature set of Adesto’s Fusion family with even more capabilities, patented low-power technology, security features, and increased memory density options. The FusionHD product line supports the code storage and data logging […]
NAND flash controller offers low power consumption, security for industrial SSDs, eSSDs
Hyperstone introduces its new X1 – SATA III SSD controller, designed to fully satisfy industrial requirements and targets high-reliability and low power SSDs, M.2 and U.2 modules, CFast cards and system-in-package eSSDs or discrete on-board flash drive integration. With its state-of-the-art hyMap® sub-page-based flash translation layer, the X1 achieves unparalleled random write performance, minimal write […]
High-density memory compiler targets cost-sensitive IoT market
Mobile Semiconductor announced a new 55nm HD (High Density) memory compiler targeted at the cost-sensitive IoT market. The new memory compiler boasts one of the highest density footprints in the industry dramatically reducing the die area and reducing customer product costs for sensors, smart locks, trackers and smart light bulbs. Key features include: 15% to […]
Memory controller boasts advanced ASIC with encryption
AgigA Tech, Inc., a developer of Non-Volatile DIMM (technology and solutions, and a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp., introduced the AGIGARAM 4 Memory Controller. The innovative ASIC targets JEDEC-standard NVDIMM-N products enabling significantly lower cost and power versus existing solutions, while offering advanced features such as encryption. During backup and restore operations, AGIGARAM4 manages the transfer […]
DDR memory simulation shortens design cycles, reduces project delays
A new double data rate (DDR) memory simulation capability is part of the PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) 2019. The new capability makes it easy for developers to compare simulated data with actual measured results, reducing the time required to complete product development workflows. DDR memory designs grow more complex with each new generation, and […]
High-performance SSD controller performs 3.6 GB/sec sequential reads, 3.2 GB/sec sequential writes
Starblaze announced the availability of the STAR1000P NVMe solid state drive (SSD) controller for high-end client and entry-level enterprise applications. Performance optimizations enable the new controller to achieve sequential reads at 3.6GB/second and sequential writes at 3.2GB/second, up to 50 percent higher than Starblaze’s previous generation controller, STAR1000. The STAR1000P achieves random reads at 750K input/output operations […]
World’s fastest memory card targets 4K, 8KUHD image processing/recognition apps
Apacer has launched the world’s fastest memory card, CFexpress, well suited for 4K or 8KUHD image processing and recognition applications. The combination of PCIe with 3D TLC NAND flash memory is ideal for companies who are moving to high-performance computing, AI, deep learning and intelligent image analysis. Compliant with the CFA industrial CFexpress 1.0 specification, the world’s smallest […]
Fastest wide temp DDR4 memory keys on edge apps
Innodisk is releasing the newest ruggedized DDR4 2666 Wide Temperature DRAM series which is focusing on tough conditions of edge applications. “DDR4 2666 will eventually become the standard specification on the market,” says Samson Chang, Innodisk’s Global VP of DRAM, “With this move, we have already secured a good position to supply the current and future IoT and […]
Automotive- and industrial-grade PCIe SSDs boast 1TB storage
Micron Technology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first 1TB automotive and industrial grade PCIe NVMe solid state drive (SSD) in BGA and 22x30mm M.2 form factors. Based on 64-layer triple-level cell (TLC) 3D NAND technology, the new Micron 2100 series of NVMe SSDs is designed for next-generation autonomous cars and the industrial internet of things (IIoT). […]