Memory
High-end storage platform for enterprise and telecom applications
A 2U rackmount network appliance has been released by Lanner, built with Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family (Skylake-SP) and Intel C621/C627 chipset. Cloud-based storage is an increasing necessity for today’s businesses and telecommunications needs, and the FX-3230 is a secure, high-performance and high-capacity storage gateway appliance that meets such demand.
Renesas achieves large-scale memory operation
Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced that it has successfully confirmed large-scale memory operation in a split-gate metal-oxide nitride oxide silicon (SG-MONOS) process using fin-shaped 3D transistors for use in microcontrollers (MCUs) with on-chip flash memory having a circuit linewidth of 16 to 14nm or finer.
14TB HDD fits into standard 3.5" SATA drive bays
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of the MG07ACA series, which it claims to be the world’s first enterprise 14TB Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) HDD. Using a 9-disk, helium-sealed design, the new MG07ACA series provides the power-efficient capacity and storage density needed by cloud-scale and enterprise storage solution providers to achieve their TCO objectives.
UFS devices make use of 64-layer 3D flash memory
Toshiba Memory Europe has started sampling Universal Flash Storage (UFS) devices using Toshiba Memory's 64-layer, BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory. The new UFS devices meet performance demands for applications that require high-speed read/write performance and low power consumption, including mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, and augmented and virtual reality systems.
Wave goodbye to fraud with this secure fingerprint USB
Thanks to the high performance features of the U9 Flash Memory Controller coupled with Hyperstone’s API (Application Programming Interface), Biolog Device’s design has become what the company claims to be a truly unique USB stick. It can be used across a range of embedded storage applications where security precautions are a must.
Surveillance HDD enables support for up to 64 camera streams
The latest addition to Toshiba Electronics Europe's SV series line-up of 3.5" hard drives for surveillance applications has been announced. The MD06ACA-V HDD models are available in capacities up to 10TB with a higher transfer rate compared to previous MD04ABA-V models, enabling support for up to 64 camera streams. Higher capacity and transfer rates allow support for higher resolution camera streams to meet the changing compliance mandates f...
Flash memory controller used in USB drives
Fabless semiconductor company, Hyperstone, has announced that TERZ Industrial Electronics has integrated the company's U8 USB controller into their KALIBER-XS Flash drives. Oliver Opl, CEO of TERZ Industrial Electronics, stated: “The U8 Flash controller’s efficient hardware as well as the productive cooperation with Hyperstone has enabled us to produce an innovative and industrially robust storage solution. The KALIBER-XS is the most ...
Technology platforms achieve a QML first
Cypress Semiconductor and United Microelectronics have announced the Cypress' 65nm and 40nm technology platforms, which claim to be the industry's first to achieve Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) certification for their advance product flows.
Single-wire serial EEPROM enables remote identification
A single-wire, two-pin Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device with a 2.7-4.5V operational voltage range has been announced by Microchip. The AT21CS11 is suitable for identifying and authenticating remote items, such as cartridges or cables, where space for electronic components is limited.
Low power SRAMs lineup expanded with 64Mb device
To meet the demand for low power SRAMs with higher densities, Alliance Memory has introduced a new 64Mb (4Mx16 bit) device in 48‑pin, 12x20mm TSOP-I and 48-ball TFBGA packages. Available from a limited number of suppliers, the AS6C6416-55 operates from a single power supply of 2.7-3.6V and offers a fast access time of 55ns.