Samsung Electronics has announced the development of its first automotive SSD based on 8th-generation V-NAND technology. The new PCIe 4.0 SSD, dubbed the AM9C1, meets the stringent AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive semiconductor standards, ensuring reliable operation across extreme temperatures, ranging from -40°C to 105°C.
The 256GB version of the AM9C1 boasts 50% improved power efficiency over its predecessor, the AM991, and achieves sequential read and write speeds of 4400MB/s and 400MB/s, respectively. For even faster performance, users can switch from TLC to SLC mode, boosting read speeds up to 4700MB/s and write speeds to 1400MB/s.
Hyunduk Cho, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Automotive Memory Division, emphasized that the company is partnering with leading autonomous vehicle manufacturers to provide high-performance, high-capacity automotive solutions. "Samsung will continue to advance the memory market for physical AI, from autonomous driving to robotics," Cho added.
Currently, major partners are testing the 256GB version, with mass production expected to begin by the end of the year. Samsung plans to release capacities ranging from 128GB to 2TB, with the largest model slated for production in early 2025.
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