KIOXIA sampling UFS 5.0 embedded flash memory devices
KIOXIA has announced that they have begun shipping evaluation samples of embedded flash memory compatible with the next-generation UFS standard, UFS 5.0, which is currently being standardised by JEDEC.
UFS 5.0 is a new standard for embedded flash storage currently 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. It utilises MIPI M-PHY version 6.0 for the physical layer and UniPro version 3.0 for the protocol. M-PHY version 6.0 introduces the new HS-GEAR6 mode, theoretically supporting an interface speed of up to 46.6Gbps per lane; with 2 lanes, UFS 5.0 can achieve approximately 10.8GB/s of effective read/write performance.
The evaluation samples incorporate an in-house newly developed controller for UFS 5.0 and KIOXIA’s 8th-generation BiCS FLASH and are available in capacities of 512GB and 1TB. The package has been newly designed with a small 7.5 x 13 mm size, contributing to board space efficiency and design flexibility.
The samples are provided to customers who are developing UFS 5.0-compatible host systems, enabling them to evaluate performance and conduct interoperability testing.
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