Using 8th-generation V-NAND, Samsung Electronics Creates the First Automotive SSD in the Industry
Automotive SSD
With a 5nm controller, SLC mode option, and cutting-edge V-NAND technology, the 256GB AM9C1 has the quickest speed in the industry. For next-generation cars with on-device AI capabilities, the SSD is the best option because to its improved performance and dependability.
The first PCIe 4.0 vehicle SSD based on eighth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND) was successfully produced by Samsung Electronics, a global leader in advanced memory technology, the company stated today. The AM9C1 auto SSD is the finest choice for on-device AI capabilities in automotive applications because it provides better endurance and industry-leading performance.
The new 256GB auto SSD will provide sequential read and write rates of up to 4,400 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and 400MB/s, respectively, with around 50% better power efficiency than its predecessor, AM991.
“By offering high-performance, high-capacity automotive products, Samsung collaborating with global autonomous vehicle makers,” stated Hyunduk Cho, Vice President and Head of Automotive Group at Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business. Samsung will maintain its position as the industry leader in Physical AI memory, which includes robotics and autonomous driving technology.
With its single-level cell (SLC) Namespace feature and built on Samsung’s 5-nanometer (nm) controller, the AM9C1 exhibits excellent performance, making files containing large amounts of data easy to access. Users can take advantage of the increased read and write speeds of up to 4,700MB/s and 1,400MB/s, respectively, by transitioning from the original triple-level cell (TLC) state to SLC mode. Additionally, SLC SSDs offer increased dependability.
With important partners, the 256GB AM9C1 is already undergoing sampling, and by year’s end, mass production is anticipated to start. As the market for high-capacity automotive SSDs continues to grow, Samsung intends to release several storage lineups of the AM9C1, with capacities ranging from 128GB to 2 terabytes (TB). Early in the following year, the largest 2TB model in the industry is expected to go into mass production.
Samsung’s new automotive SSD product meets the automotive semiconductor quality standard AEC-Q100 Grade 2 with more rigorous board-level testing, guaranteeing consistent performance throughout a broad temperature range of -40°C to 105°C.
Samsung also uses a number of quality assurance procedures to make sure that its products meet the strict durability and stability requirements of the automobile industry. With its UFS 3.1 software, the business obtained ASPICE Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination CL3 authentication in March of this year.
Samsung will work to maintain and improve its automotive products’ technological stability to achieve ISO/SAE 21434-based CSMS certification.
The ISO/SAE 21434 and ASPICE certifications, according to Hwaseok Oh, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business, “are milestones that affirm the reliability and stability of Samsung technology.” “Samsung will keep improving the quality and stability of its products, giving important partners the best option.”
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