SanDisk Expands Mobile Storage With 64GB iNAND Embedded Flash Drives
SanDisk Doubles Storage Capacity for Mobile Phones and Portable Devices
with
Introduction of 64GB iNAND Embedded Flash Drives
- Support for e.MMC 4.4 Interface Now Available
- INAND EFDs Perform Boot, System Code and Mass Storage Functions With Single Device
- SanDisk’s Advanced 32nm 3-bit-per-cell (X3) NAND Flash Technology Reduces Complexity of High Capacity Embedded Solutions
SanDisk’s X3
Technology Enables High Capacity Embedded Storage
SanDisk’s advanced X3 technology enables the development of
high capacity embedded solutions that are robust and power-efficient with
minimal package complexity. The successful development and wide distribution of
many X3-based products through OEM and retail channels in recent years
demonstrates both the technology’s maturity and SanDisk’s ability to bring to
market reliable yet innovative solutions.
SanDisk’s memory management expertise and X3 controller
technology allow for the continued cost-effective growth of mobile storage
solutions. 64GB iNAND EFDs meet the reliability and performance requirements of
OEMs for mobile system grade storage. The new 64GB iNAND EFD is based on an
eight flash die stack design using SanDisk’s advanced X3 32nm flash, and is
offered in a 16x20x1.4mm form factor with a standard ball grid array (BGA) for
quick integration into smartphone designs.
“The maturity of SanDisk’s X3 flash technology together with
innovations in flash management are what allow us to continue making higher
embedded storage capacities, such as 64GB, a practical solution in the market,”
said Oded Sagee, director, mobile product marketing, SanDisk. “We understand
the highly competitive environment in which our customers operate. By
leveraging the substantial experience gained with our X3 NAND and significant
advancements made in flash management technology, we offer our customers a very
high return on their investment.”
Optimized For Maximum
Efficiency
SanDisk iNAND EFDs consolidate system code and user storage
into a single embedded device in order to conserve precious board space,
simplify smartphone design, reduce power consumption and save OEMs the cost of
an otherwise needed separate boot device. In addition, the drives utilize a
unique state-aware architecture that grants the mobile host additional degrees
of control over the storage device, enabling optimal resource utilization and
improved system responsiveness.
iNAND devices based on X3 technology fully comply with the
e.MMC 4.4 specification and range in capacities from 4GB to 64GB.