Universal flash storage embedded flash memory devices support MIPI M-PHY v5.0

KIOXIA Europe GmbH announces that the sampling of the industry’s first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) embedded flash memory devices supporting MIPI M-PHY v5.0 has started. 

The new line-up utilises the company’s BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and is available in three capacities: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. The new devices deliver high-speed read and write performance and are targeted to a variety of mobile applications, including leading-edge smartphones.

The new KIOXIA devices are next-generation UFS (MIPI M-PHY 5.0), which has a theoretical interface speed of up to 23.2Gbps per lane (x2 lanes = 46.4Gpbs) in HS-Gear5 mode. Sequential read and write performance of the 256GB device is improved by approximately 90% 70%, respectively, over previous-generation devices. Also, the random read and write performance of the 256GB device is improved by approximately 35% and 60%, respectively, over previous-generation devices. This next generation of UFS provides significant performance increases, enabling next-generation smartphones and other products to enhance their capabilities and end-user experiences in the 5G era and beyond.

“This UFS advancement will increase the performance and capabilities of next-generation mobile applications, such as smartphones and other products. With this industry-first UFS embedded flash memory device, KIOXIA again emphasises its leadership position and commitment in UFS memory development,” says Axel Stoermann, Vice President Memory Marketing & Engineering, KIOXIA Europe GmbH.