Kioxia and SanDisk have unveiled a new 3D NAND flash memory chip, the BiCS10, boasting the world's highest storage density at 37 Gb/mm2. This advancement, featuring 332 active layers and an interface speed of up to 4,800 MT/s, is primarily targeted at high-capacity, data center-grade SSDs, particularly those used in AI infrastructure. The companies also highlighted power efficiency improvements and anticipate lower costs compared to competing high-density NAND solutions. AI
IMPACT This new high-density NAND flash technology is poised to enable more powerful and cost-effective storage solutions for AI workloads and data centers.
RANK_REASON Significant advancement in storage technology with implications for data centers and AI infrastructure. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
- 3D QLC NAND
- Alper Ilkbahar
- Anton Shilov
- BiCS10
- Future of Memory and Storage Conference
- Kioxia
- SanDisk
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