Release of High-speed SATA Controller ICs by TDK
TDK has announced the release of GBDrive RS3 Series, high speed SATA (Serial ATA) 3Gbps compatible NAND flash memory controller ICs, featuring data randomizer and auto-refresh functions. The new controllers with high speed access of 170 Mbyte/second supports 8 kbyte/page SLC (single-level cell) and MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash memories in addition to its existing 2 Kbyte/page, resulting in high-speed SATA storage ranging from 128 Mbyte to 128 Gbyte, making them ideal to be used in wide array of applications from SATADOM other embedded storage to mobile internet devices such as smartphones or audiovisual devices like smart television and Blu-ray disc players. Read more
Introduction of New NAND-Flash-Based SSD drives by TOSHIBA
Toshiba made an announcement on expanding its lineup of NAND flash based SSD (Solid State Drives) manufactured based on Toshiba’s 32nm Multi-Level-Cell NAND flash memories. the new drives includes the industry’s first 128-gigabyte (GB) Half-Slim/mSATA SG Series SSD modules targeted to be use for various applications including mini-mobile and netbook PCs, as well as the HG Series capable of delivering high level performance and endurance required for netbook computers, gaming devices and home entertainment systems. Read more
