Micron Technology, Inc., today demonstrated its continued NAND technology leadership by announcing that its 232-layer QLC NAND is now in mass production and shipping in select Crucial SSDs, in volume production to enterprise storage customers and sampling to OEM PC manufacturers in the Micron 2500 NMVe SSD.

Micron 232-layer QLC NAND delivers unparalleled performance for use cases across mobile, client, edge and data center storage by leveraging these important capabilities:

• Industry-leading bit-density, up to 28% more compact than leading competitors' latest products
• Industry-leading NAND I/O speeds of 2400 MT/s,1 a 50% improvement over the prior generation2
• 24% better read performance over the prior generation
• 31% better programming performance over the prior generation

“Micron’s 232-layer QLC NAND is a key enabler of our high-capacity DirectFlash® Module,” said Bill Cerreta, general manager of Hyperscale at Pure Storage®. “Thanks to Micron's NAND innovation, Pure Storage can take one more step on its quest to replace all HDDs in the data center by 2028.”

Samsung Electronics America, the leader in advanced memory technology, today announced a new 512GB capacity for its BAR Plus and FIT Plus USB 3.2 Gen1 Flash Drives. The newest drives introduce more storage capacity to the lineup in the same sleek designs, perfect for storing your favorite tunes, irreplaceable photos/videos, and important work or school documents. These USB flash drives help you back up your data and save time thanks to their high capacity, quick speeds, wide device compatibility, and reliability.

“We recognize that professionals across the U.S. have more data storage needs than ever. That’s why we’re introducing a new size option within our cutting-edge BAR Plus and FIT Plus USB Flash Drive line-up, ensuring there is a storage solution for everyone,” said Jose Hernandez, Senior Director of Memory Product Marketing at Samsung. “The drives are also intentionally designed to fit your personal style – whether you prefer something sleek and modern or unassuming and traditional, you can always be plugged in.”

CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Crucial's second-generation Gen5 NVMe SSD, the T705. Designed for enthusiasts, gamers, creators, and professionals who need next generation storage, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Phison's PS5026-E26 controller and is available with up to 4TB of Micron's industry-leading 232-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The T705 is also available with or without a custom-designed premium heatsink and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface to deliver up to 14,500 MB/s read and 12,700 MB/s write speeds.

ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces its new line of 4th generation CFexpress™ Type B Iridium memory cards in a 400GB, 800GB, and 1.6TB capacity.

This new line features the same industry-leading quality as the ProGrade current 4th generation 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacity Gold line of cards, and leverages PCIe Gen 4 interconnect with NVMe 1.4c host controller interface with the addition of a VPG400 rating. The ProGrade Digital CFexpress Iridium cards are fully compliant with the CFexpress 4.0 specification, and provide a read speed of up to 3,550MB/s, burst write speed of up to 3,000MB/s, and sustained write speeds of up to 850MB/s and 1,500MB/s respectively – ideally suited for the highest-resolution cinema-grade video capture applications. The VPG400 rating of the CFexpress Type B Iridium memory cards makes them compatible with cinema cameras like the Sony Burano.

CORSAIR today announced it is entering the DDR5 Workstation market with the introduction of a range of WS DDR5 RDIMM memory kits. Engineered to offer uncompromising performance and reliability, these ECC RDIMM kits redefine the capabilities of the newest workstations, and are compatible with the latest 4th Gen Intel Xeon and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 processors.

This new range of memory kits boasts capacities of up to 256GB, setting a new standard for memory-intensive tasks such as high-resolution media editing, 3D rendering, and AI training. Rigorously tested and carefully screened, these modules surpass JEDEC specifications with tighter timings and higher frequencies, ensuring optimal performance for the most demanding workloads.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce their lineup of products to be shown at the 2024 NAB Show, from April 14-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Lexar products deliver the high-speed performance that professional videographers, filmmakers, and creators demand in their cameras while also accelerating workflows.

Lexar’s new Rugged Series includes the ARMOR GOLD SD UHS-II V60 Card. This card offers a max read speed of 280MB/s and a max write speed of 210MB/s, features an IP68 rating, and supports seamless 6K video capture. The ARMOR SILVER PRO SD UHS-II V60 Card also clocks in at a max read speed of 280MB/s and delivers a write speed of 160MB/s.1 It is also rated IP68 and supports 6K video as well. In the SSD category, the ARMOR 700 Portable SSD leverages USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to provide max read/write speeds of 2000MB/s and an IP66 rating lets users know that its design protects against both water and dust and is built to withstand up to 3-meter drops and falls.

Transcend Information Inc. (Transcend), a premier manufacturer of embedded memory products and storage solutions, recently released a new trio of PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs – the MTE760T (2280), the MTE480T (2242), and the MTE380T (2230). Featuring a slim and compact design that fits perfectly into a variety of embedded systems, these SSDs offer dynamic and reliable performance for various applications and industries, such as AIoT, edge computing, automated manufacturing, digital entertainment, and smart retail.

PCIe 4.0: High-Speed Dynamic Performance
Equipped with 112-layer 3D NAND flash, Transcend’s MTE760T, MTE480T, and MTE380T all utilize the PCIe 4x4 interface that delivers up to 5,000MB/s of data transfer speeds. Not to mention that added features such as LDPC ECC function, Power Shield, and the Dynamic Thermal Throttling mechanism, help to ensure greater system stability and storage reliability overall.

Enhanced Durability For Extreme Environments
Transcend’s MTE760T, MTE480T, and MTE380T each feature anti-sulfur resistors and Corner Bond technology, allowing them to be able to withstand chemical pollution, external vibration, and extreme temperatures. The PCBs are fortified with 30µ” gold fingers, ensuring stable signal transmission as well as drive endurance. Having undergone the mandatory in-house testing process, the SSDs can operate stably in extended temperature range (-20°C~75°C), and wide-temperature (-40°C~85°C) models can be provided upon request.